Politics

Philadelphia judge dismisses all charges against police officer Mark Dial

A Philadelphia judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors had not presented evidence that Dial had committed a crime when fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry in August

  • By Harrison Cann

News & Politics

PA senators call on Bob Menendez to resign

U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman are in the vanguard of Democrats seeking to get their colleague to step down

  • By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann

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Fetterman calls on Menendez to resign … Fitzpatrick says bipartisan caucus will do ‘whatever it takes’ to avoid shutdown … Pitt weighs in on tuition rates … and more.

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Biden stops short of declaring disaster in East Palestine … Delaware County ordered to accept in-person votes from residents whose flawed mail ballots were rejected … Philly sheriff disputes controller report on lost guns … and more

  • By City & State

Campaigns & Elections

Five for Friday: Election Activity

This week had plenty of election and campaign news from around the commonwealth.

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News & Politics

Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival

Several speakers scheduled for this weekend’s event have been accused of antisemitism

  • By Harrison Cann

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McCormick expected to enter Senate race … Shapiro signs AI executive order … Chester County prison to enclose exercise yard … and more

  • By City & State

Elections

PA Senate advances plan to move 2024 presidential primary

A bill approved by the chamber would move the primary to March 19.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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Dems retain House majority with Powell win … Officer Dial’s bail revoked in shooting death of Eddie Irizarry … Temple president dies after falling ill on stage… and more

  • By City & State

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Special election day in Pittsburgh … Federal investigators subpoena PUC for records from chocolate factory explosion … Report finds ChildLine should be abolished … and more

  • By City & State

Nonprofits

Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit

The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House

  • By Harrison Cann

Elections

5 former PA governors back repeal of closed primaries

All of the state’s living former governors say unaffiliated voters should be able to vote in party primaries.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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Special election on Tuesday … Nine escape from juvenile detention following riot … SEPTA’s contract negotiations … and more.

  • By City & State

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McCormick expected to announce Senate bid … Philadelphia City Council approves ban on safe-injection sites … Rockey announces jobs plan … and more

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Cavalcante captured … Man sentenced for stealing Scanlon’s car … Joyce comments on Biden impeachment probe … and more.

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Campaigns & Elections

Five for Friday: Summer Storylines

Revisiting the most significant storylines from the summer season

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns

Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor

  • By Harrison Cann

News & Politics

Internal document sounds the alarm for Democrats in Bucks County Commissioners race

A polling memo expresses concerns with voter registration and fundraising numbers for Democrats in the county

  • By Harrison Cann

Campaigns & Elections

Five for Friday: Congressional Competition

Congressional matchups to watch in the commonwealth going into 2024

  • By City & State

News & Politics

In letter to Biden, PA mayors push president to act on immigration

Six mayors from across the state are calling on Biden to take executive action on immigration.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Business leaders, lawmakers hope for bipartisan action on permitting reform

One lawmaker said the state has a “rare and unique opportunity” to act now.

  • By Justin Sweitzer