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What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections

Several seats in the state House of Representatives have been decided through special elections in 2026.

Policy

Harrisburg leaders celebrate two new grants for downtown revitalization efforts

The state Department of Community and Economic Development is awarding more than 400,000 in grants to two local organizations.

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U.S. Rep. Summer Lee introduces articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi

Lee’s articles of impeachment against Bondi cite her inaction around the Jeffrey Epstein files

Philadelphia

Philly Mayor Parker’s $7B budget - by the numbers

Parker outlines her third annual budget in front of City Council Thursday morning

Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Open Streets report reveals massive benefits carless events have for Center City businesses

The Center City District released its report on the outcome and future vision of the Open Streets program on Tuesday

Philadelphia

Four for Friday: Philadelphia weekly roundup

SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch

Campaigns & Elections

Bob Brooks receives Working Families Party endorsement in PA-7 race

The firefighters union leader adds the progressive group’s support to his list of endorsements

News & Politics

Gov. Josh Shapiro talks faith, family and fundamentals of basketball with Jay Wright

Shapiro’s book tour stopped at Villanova for a sit-down with the former Wildcats basketball coach.

News & Politics

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.

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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.

Capitol Beat

‘Crisis mode’: Gov. Josh Shapiro outlines severity of PA bird flu surge

More than 7.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have been affected so far.

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

News & Politics

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.