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U.S. Rep. Summer Lee gives Working Families Party response to State of the Union

The progressive political party chose Lee, who represents the 12th Congressional District, including Pittsburgh, to provide their response to President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday night.

News & Politics

What they’re saying: PA congressional delegation reacts to State of the Union

Republicans and Democrats weigh in on President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress and the nation.

Philadelphia

Pew Charitable Trusts invests $9.1 million in Philadelphia nonprofits

More than $8 million will go to groups working to expand assistance programs

Campaigns & Elections

The doctor is in the running: Ala Stanford’s prescription to win PA-3

Stanford was endorsed by Dwight Evans, the congressman retiring at the end of his term

Capitol Beat

Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia

Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch

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To deal with surging detention of immigrants, Philly Defender Association launches new legal unit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in the Philadelphia region has more than doubled the office’s immigration referrals

News & Politics

U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans amplify calls to remove DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

The duo joins a national chorus of Democrats denouncing Noem over recent conflagrations involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

News & Politics

First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA

Once again, Pennsylvania will be ground zero for hard-fought campaigns that will determine control of the U.S. House.

Campaigns & Elections

Under the influencers: How social media is transforming campaign messaging

Candidates are going out of their way to include a group of online influencers that reaches key demographics.

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Philadelphia

City Councilmembers want “ICE OUT” of Philadelphia

A new legislative package would restrict federal immigration activity in city-owned spaces, ban masks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and bar ICE from obtaining residents’ data.

Law Enforcement

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman finally goes cold on ICE

Pennsylvania’s senior senator joins congressional Democrats in calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing.

Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia sues federal government over removal of slavery exhibits

The removed plaques included the names of nine slaves who worked for George Washington

Philadelphia

H.O.M.E. is where the heart of Philadelphia’s 2026 legislative session is

Affordable housing initiatives were a focus of City Council’s first session of 2026.

News & Politics

In Harrisburg, RFK Jr. kicked off his “Take Back Your Health” Tour

While the federal health czar touted new dietary guidelines and pared-back vaccine recommendations, state Democrats shot back with measures to bolster vaccine access

News & Politics

Citing $115,000 in unpaid rent, Lehigh County evicts ICE from Allentown office space

County Executive Josh Siegel says the Department of Homeland Security’s ‘national reputation for recklessness’ warrants termination of a county lease agreement with the federal agency.

Philadelphia

ICE operations in Philadelphia have immigration advocates on high alert

Local officials and advocates continue to speak out against federal immigration policies

News & Politics

During Farm Show week, gubernatorial candidates outline agricultural priorities

Gov. Josh Shapiro and GOP challenger Stacy Garrity both visited the Farm Show and outlined their support for Pennsylvania’s agricultural communities.