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Working Families Party endorses McCaffery in Supreme Court race
The endorsement comes amid an influx of contributions to the race from groups across the political spectrum who see the state’s highest court as a significant battleground
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Overdose deaths among Black Philadelphians rose by nearly 20% in 2022
The city announced there were more than 1,400 overdose deaths last year
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Donor organs: The unions behind the checks to the candidates
See which union PACs sent money to Cherelle Parker and Sara Innamorato
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Strike averted: Local 634 reaches tentative agreement with School District of Philadelphia
The union’s 1,900 members work in food service, climate and safety throughout the district
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Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble
What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care
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Philly school staff strike could begin Saturday
Nearly 2,000 cafeteria workers and climate staff, members of Unite Here Local 634, are seeking a new contract
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The City & State Election 2023 Preview
Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November
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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
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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
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Five for Friday: Election Activity
This week had plenty of election and campaign news from around the commonwealth.
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Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival
Several speakers scheduled for this weekend’s event have been accused of antisemitism
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PA Senate advances plan to move 2024 presidential primary
A bill approved by the chamber would move the primary to March 19.
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Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
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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.
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Five for Friday: Summer Storylines
Revisiting the most significant storylines from the summer season
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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns
Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor
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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
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Five for Friday: Congressional Competition
Congressional matchups to watch in the commonwealth going into 2024
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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.
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