Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

How the power of a meme can change minds.

A little Labor Day social experiment proved what I already suspected about social media and the next election.

Policy

Politics

The debate over debates: Oz, Fetterman continue to feud over details

Both candidates have outlined conditions they want in their first meeting.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

State election officials offer glimpse into midterm preparations

The House State Government Committee held a hearing on election administration on Wednesday.

Labor

Personality

A Q&A with John J. Dougherty

The longtime labor leader and controversial kingmaker reflects on what it took to get to the top – and where he goes from here.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pat Toomey backs Dr. Oz in criticizing John Fetterman for dodging debate

Fetterman said his physician reassured him he should be able to serve in the Senate ‘without a problem’ as long as he takes his recovery seriously.

News & Politics

Politics

Biden renews call to ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ in Philadelphia speech

His second of three visits to the commonwealth this week focused on defending democracy.

News & Politics

Politics

Shapiro, Philly officials blast Mastriano for Confederate uniform faculty photo

The GOP nominee for governor is getting hammered from all sides for a 2014 photo in which he wore a Confederate Army soldier's uniform.

U.S. Congress

Politics

Matt Cartwright to shell out six figures on two new TV spots

His opponent, Republican Jim Bognet, released an ad of his own this week ahead of a visit from Joe Biden.

Education

Politics

Pennsylvania pols react to Biden’s student loan cancellation plan

The Biden administration announced a plan to offer debt relief, drawing both praise and protest from many.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

What is the Keystone Party? A City & State explainer.

A look at the new third party that wants to shake up Pennsylvania politics.

News & Politics

Breaking News Politics

DeSantis says voters can ‘make Pennsylvania free’ this fall by electing Doug Mastriano

The Florida governor made a stop in Pittsburgh Friday night to stump for the GOP senator and tout his bid for governor.

News & Politics

Politics

Internal polls show ‘tight race’ in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District

Polling from Republicans and Democrats underscore the competitive nature of the NEPA district.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections

Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.

Opinion

Opinion

Opportunity awaits as Philadelphia City Council members resign to run for mayor

Allan Domb resigned Monday to explore a bid for mayor. His and other members’ impending vacancies need to be taken seriously.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Dr. Mehmet Oz agrees to five U.S. Senate debates in the coming weeks

It is unclear whether Oz’s opponent, John Fetterman, will face him on the debate stage.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

PA farmers slam Dr. Oz for cashing in on a major tax credit designed for farm and forestland

Oz bought a $3.1 million farmhouse in Montgomery County weeks after launching his Senate campaign in 2021.

News & Politics

Politics

John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz appear to be at odds over Inflation Reduction Act

Democrats’ climate and inflation reduction package draws a mixed response from Senate hopefuls.