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Philly pols host official kickoff for yearlong ‘Ring It On’ celebration
Flanked by lawmakers, tourism boosters and the Phanatic, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker launched the long-anticipated initiative that will bring the semiquincentennial spirit to neighborhoods across the city.
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‘None of these candidates have the experience that I have’: Carol Obando-Derstine makes her case for PA-7
The only woman and only Hispanic in the race has a background in sustainable energy, the confidence of Democrats like Bob Casey and Susan Wild, and a personal take on the need for immigration reform
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Poll: Pennsylvanians across party lines support a regulated cannabis marketplace
A survey conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research found that 69% of likely voters support regulation and taxation of adult-use cannabis
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Shapiro raises $10M – and other takeaways from Pennsylvania’s newest campaign finance reports
Shapiro ended the period with $36 million in the bank, while Garrity finished the quarter with $1.5 million in cash on hand.
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Summer Lee says she condemns ‘all forms of hate’ while defending controversial decision to appear with Hasan Piker
U.S. Rep. Lee is scheduled to appear alongside Piker, who has espoused antisemitism and anti-American sentiment, at campaign rallies in Michigan on Tuesday
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Justin Douglas picks up 3 endorsements in PA-10 Democratic primary race
The Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance, One Pennsylvania and CASA In Action endorsed Douglas on Tuesday.
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Janelle Stelson calls out DC Republicans for spiking gas prices
Stelson said at a press conference on Monday that the high cost of living is crushing Central Pennsylvania residents.
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Pennsylvania faith leaders denounce violence one year after governor’s residence attack
Gov. Josh Shapiro convened leaders from across religions one year after an attack against his family.
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Pennsylvania’s major 2026 events get a Philadelphia pep rally
State and local officials promoted the commonwealth’s slate of special events at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday
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PA House passes minimum wage, paid family leave bills
House lawmakers voted on several high-profile bills to close out March.
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Philadelphia officials, labor leaders rally against ICE presence at Philadelphia International Airport
Union leaders called for the government to restore pay to TSA and get ICE out of PHL
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House GOP lawmakers introduce ‘tax holiday’ bills to address affordability concerns
Lawmakers are proposing temporary “holidays” from several state taxes.
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Morgan Cephas’s millennial message in the PA-3 primary: Be bold
The chair of the state House Philadelphia Delegation wants to upend the status quo in Washington and the Democratic Party
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As TSA staffing crisis deepens, Philadelphia International Airport lines get worse
Massive security lines have travelers waiting hours – a situation that is worsening as spring break crowds strain a TSA workforce winnowed by missed paychecks and callouts
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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.
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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
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Philly Mayor Parker’s $7B budget - by the numbers
Parker outlines her third annual budget in front of City Council Thursday morning
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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
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