Philadelphia
Politics
5 times Darrell Clarke clashed with Jim Kenney on policy
The longstanding Philadelphia City Council president announced Thursday he will not seek reelection.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Rebecca Rhynhart is running to be Philly’s 100th mayor – the first female to lead the city
The former city controller has made her mastery of the city’s finances a leading message throughout her campaign.
News & Politics
Politics
PA House starts special session as Dems, GOP spar over operating rules
House lawmakers returned to Harrisburg Tuesday to approve special session rules after an impasse stalled action in the chamber.
News & Politics
Politics
State officials ramp up scrutiny on Norfolk Southern’s handling of Ohio train derailment
Democrats and Republicans have called for the company to be held accountable for the incident.
News & Politics
Politics
Fetterman checks into hospital for help with clinical depression
The U.S. Senator has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks, his office said.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Josh Shapiro calls on General Assembly to abolish the death penalty
The governor said he would grant a reprieve to any capital punishment warrant that comes across his desk.
Education
Politics
Philly’s Board of Education mayoral appointment process: A City & State analysis
Philadelphia’s school board is appointed, not elected – for better and for worse.
News & Politics
Policy
Bill to end medical co-pays for incarcerated Pennsylvanians to be reintroduced
State Rep. Amen Brown sponsored the same bill in last year’s legislative session, which ultimately failed.
News & Politics
Politics
A Q&A with state Sen. Sharif Street
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair discussed constitutional amendments in Harrisburg and much more.
News & Politics
Politics
Mark Rozzi says House will vote on rules, reforms on Feb. 21
Gridlock has prevented the chamber from approving rules and holding votes.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: Republican Party leaders deserve blame for 2022 midterm losses
Former JAG officer Sean Duffy calls for a leadership change at the Pennsylvania Republican Party.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here are the candidates running to run Allegheny County
Multiple Democrats and one Republican are on the ballot to replace Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
News & Politics
Politics
Democrats sweep special elections to take majority in state House
House session days were scheduled immediately after the elections were called.
U.S. Congress
Politics
PA lawmakers take to Twitter after Biden’s SOTU
Here are the best reactions from Tuesday night’s speech.
News & Politics
Personality
See who Pennsylvania's congressional delegates invited to the State of the Union speech
Several Pennsylvanians will be in Washington for President Joe Biden’s third address to a joint session of Congress.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Donna Bullock shares PA Legislative Black Caucus priorities for 2023
Police reforms, passage of the CROWN Act and raising the minimum wage are key goals this year.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners.
Gun violence has permeated so much of our society that we are becoming numb to it.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
‘Better Know A District,’ City & State style
A smattering of political chatter from around the Keystone State
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State Rep. Lynda Culver elected to represent 27th Senatorial District
Culver will serve out the remainder of former state Sen. John Gordner’s term, which ends in 2024.
News & Politics
Politics