Education
Politics
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
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble
What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care
News & Politics
Politics
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
News & Politics
Politics
The City & State Election 2023 Preview
Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November
News & Politics
Politics
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
News & Politics
Politics
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
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Election Activity
This week had plenty of election and campaign news from around the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Politics
Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival
Several speakers scheduled for this weekend’s event have been accused of antisemitism
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA Senate advances plan to move 2024 presidential primary
A bill approved by the chamber would move the primary to March 19.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
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.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants you to text him
Pennsylvania’s chief executive has joined Community to send and receive text messages directly from constituents
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Sept. 15, 2023
McCormick expected to announce Senate bid … Philadelphia City Council approves ban on safe-injection sites … Rockey announces jobs plan … and more
Philadelphia
Policy
Proposed supervised-injection legislation roils Philadelphia City Council
The bill would ban supervised injection sites from every district except one covering West and Southwest Philadelphia.
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Sept. 14, 2023
Cavalcante captured … Man sentenced for stealing Scanlon’s car … Joyce comments on Biden impeachment probe … and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
Opinion: PA’s 2023 election provides a chance to protect abortion for years to come
Planned Parenthood PA PAC Executive Director Signe Espinoza writes that 2023 is not an off-year election.
News & Politics
Policy
Understanding Pennsylvania’s ongoing debate over skill games
Lawmakers are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of regulating so-called games of skill.
Capitol Beat
Policy
The primer: Understanding how state funding for pregnancy care is going to change in 2024 – and why it matters
What the state’s decision to move away from crisis pregnancy centers means for the future of care in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Politics
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
News & Politics
Politics
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.
News & Politics
Politics