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4 takeaways from first congressional hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler

The task force questioned law enforcement officials on security protocols leading up to the July 13 Trump rally.

Campaigns & Elections

Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh

The vice president looked to draw a contrast between herself and former President Donald Trump.

Campaigns & Elections

Top House Republican opens probe into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant

U.S. Rep. James Comer says the House Oversight Committee will investigate ‘abuse of power’

Ethics

Doug Mastriano sues university, academics for criticizing dissertation

The lawsuit stems from academic fraud claims filed against Mastriano’s biography of WWI Sgt. Alvin York

Philadelphia

76ers arena plan OK’d by Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker despite opposition

The Sixers’s 76 Place proposal has drawn both excitement and criticism since its unveiling in 2022

Campaigns & Elections

The Forward Party’s Eric Settle makes the case for an ‘independent’ attorney general in PA

November’s election could also set the stage for the centrist party to grow in the commonwealth.

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Decision 2024: Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate race

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick face off in November for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.

Campaigns & Elections

Philadelphia’s presidential debate covers plenty of ground – and digs into PA fracking

Harris and Trump met for what’s expected to be the lone debate between the two major party presidential nominees

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Campaigns & Elections

Pre-debate, Philly becomes ground zero for press, protests and profit

The city center may have been shut down to vehicles on Tuesday, but that just meant more room for people to espouse causes, candidates and casualwear.

Campaigns & Elections

4 key issues for Tuesday’s presidential debate

Here is a quartet of focal points impacting and influencing the primetime faceoff between the candidates at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Politics

‘We won’t be displaced’: Thousands march through Center City Philadelphia protesting proposed Sixers arena

Increased traffic and Chinatown’s survival were among the concerns driving people to protest in a downpour.

Campaigns & Elections

Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick

The Guardian Civic League endorsed Casey Friday in Philadelphia

Decision 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC

The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."

Decision 2024

PA pols make their presence felt at DNC

Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.

Decision 2024

3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance

Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.

Campaigns & Elections

Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuts to raucous crowd in Philadelphia

Gov. Shapiro welcomed the Harris-Walz ticket despite getting passed over as a vice presidential nominee