Philadelphia
Politics
As Moms for Liberty comes to Philly, tensions run high
The self-described parental rights organization is holding its annual conference in the Cradle of Liberty this weekend.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
Opinion: Partisanship has no place in Pennsylvania’s courts
Pennsylvania Superior Court candidate Jill Beck writes that the state deserves jurists who will put adherence to the law over partisanship.
News & Politics
Politics
State lawmakers join forces with the Forward Party
The two lawmakers will now be aligned with the Forward Party but will remain registered as Democrats.
News & Politics
Politics
Shapiro: I-95 expected to reopen by this weekend
The governor and reconstruction project have been in the national spotlight since the June 11 collapse
Transportation
Policy
I-95 collapse spotlights issues with road and bridge funding
Numerous factors are complicating the road ahead for the state’s gas tax.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia’s $6.2 billion budget – by the numbers
City Council gave initial approval to the budget Thursday, setting the stage for final approval of the term-limited mayor’s eighth and final budget.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Bills combating porch pirates and unknown AirTags advance out of Senate committee
The state Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills Tuesday morning.
News & Politics
Politics
Polling memo shows ‘tight’ race for Bucks commissioners seats
A recent internal poll on the race shows single digits separating all four candidates.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Sex abuse victims call on state Senate to pass statute of limitations reforms
State Rep. Mark Rozzi and victims from the Amish and Mennonite communities recounted their abuse experiences outside the state Capitol Monday.
News & Politics
Politics
Here’s how PA’s congressional delegation voted on the debt ceiling deal
The deal passed the U.S. House with a 314-117 vote this week.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’
The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.
News & Politics
Politics
The next stage in the fight against antisemitism
As the Tree of Life trial begins almost five years after the deadly shooting, protective measures for Jews in Pennsylvania are still a work in progress.
Budget
Policy
Cities face mounting financial pressures with fiscal cliff nearing
City officials are trying to prepare for two potentially devastating scenarios: a recession or the U.S. defaulting on its loans
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program
State Sens. Ryan Aument and Vincent Hughes hope to address staffing shortages and educators’ financial struggles.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA property tax relief bill takes a step forward
The legislation would expand Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Personality
Personality
Shapiro’s first four months ‘by the numbers’
Here are the governor’s biggest moments from his short time in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance
The Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor met privately with Gov. Josh Shapiro before speaking to the press.
Capitol Beat
Politics
5 things we know, post-primary edition
Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Heather Boyd wins special election, Dems keep control of PA House
The race between Boyd and GOP candidate Katie Ford was one of the most-watched of this cycle and included an endorsement by President Joe Biden.
News & Politics
Politics