Campaigns & Elections
Politics
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
Personality
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
Politics
What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections
Several seats in the state House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the next few months.
News & Politics
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.
News & Politics
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.
Capitol Beat
Policy
‘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
Politics
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
Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia
Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch
News & Politics
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
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
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
Politics
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.
Philadelphia
Politics
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.
Philadelphia
Politics
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
Politics
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
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
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
Politics
ICE operations in Philadelphia have immigration advocates on high alert
Local officials and advocates continue to speak out against federal immigration policies
News & Politics
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.
Commonwealth
Politics