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Campaigns & Elections
Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday
Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin
Philadelphia
Report: Center City Philadelphia is ‘on a roll’ despite concerns with taxes, transit and homelessness
The Center City District released its annual report on Wednesday showing growth in multiple areas
Campaigns & Elections
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PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Chris Rabb
A group of progressive congressmembers have backed Rabb in the primary race
Economic Development
Sights, sounds and Steelers fans: On the ground at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Leaders in the Steel City hope the primetime spotlight will lead to economic growth
Campaigns & Elections
Ryan Crosswell makes anti-corruption argument for PA-7 race
In the Lehigh Valley’s crowded PA-7, the former federal prosecutor and Marine believes he is uniquely qualified to tackle current challenges
Campaigns & Elections
PA-7 Dem candidates meet for televised debate in Jim Thorpe
The latest gathering of those running to win the Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested Democratic primary offered few flashpoints.
News & Politics
New poll shows growing number of Pennsylvanians think vaccines cause autism
A new health poll from Muhlenberg College also examined healthcare affordability and trust in AI chatbots for medical advice.
News & Politics
PA-3 Dems battle each other in off-the-rails primary forum
PA Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford and PA Sen. Sharif Street made very different cases for why voters should choose them in May at a contentious event Monday night in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.
News & Politics
Stelson, Cognetti and Perry are among PA’s top congressional fundraisers in 2026
PA-10 Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson raised $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania.
Interviews & Profiles
In PA-7 Dem primary, Bob Brooks is going from pole to poll
The president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association is betting on his working-class appeal, legislative successes and high-profile endorsements to win back a Lehigh Valley congressional seat
News & Politics
Philly pols host official kickoff for yearlong ‘Ring It On’ celebration
Flanked by lawmakers, tourism boosters and the Phanatic, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker launched the long-anticipated initiative that will bring the semiquincentennial spirit to neighborhoods across the city.
Campaigns & Elections
‘None of these candidates have the experience that I have’: Carol Obando-Derstine makes her case for PA-7
The only woman and only Hispanic in the race has a background in sustainable energy, the confidence of Democrats like Bob Casey and Susan Wild, and a personal take on the need for immigration reform
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News & Politics
Shapiro raises $10M – and other takeaways from Pennsylvania’s newest campaign finance reports
Shapiro ended the period with $36 million in the bank, while Garrity finished the quarter with $1.5 million in cash on hand.
Campaigns & Elections
Summer Lee says she condemns ‘all forms of hate’ while defending controversial decision to appear with Hasan Piker
U.S. Rep. Lee is scheduled to appear alongside Piker, who has espoused antisemitism and anti-American sentiment, at campaign rallies in Michigan on Tuesday
News & Politics
Justin Douglas picks up 3 endorsements in PA-10 Democratic primary race
The Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance, One Pennsylvania and CASA In Action endorsed Douglas on Tuesday.
Janelle Stelson
Janelle Stelson calls out DC Republicans for spiking gas prices
Stelson said at a press conference on Monday that the high cost of living is crushing Central Pennsylvania residents.
Capitol Beat
Pennsylvania faith leaders denounce violence one year after governor’s residence attack
Gov. Josh Shapiro convened leaders from across religions one year after an attack against his family.
News & Politics
Pennsylvania’s major 2026 events get a Philadelphia pep rally
State and local officials promoted the commonwealth’s slate of special events at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday
Philadelphia
Philadelphia officials, labor leaders rally against ICE presence at Philadelphia International Airport
Union leaders called for the government to restore pay to TSA and get ICE out of PHL
Campaigns & Elections
Morgan Cephas’s millennial message in the PA-3 primary: Be bold
The chair of the state House Philadelphia Delegation wants to upend the status quo in Washington and the Democratic Party
