Criminal Justice
Politics
Krasner hits GOP in post-impeachment presser
Krasner and Philadelphia officials criticize the impeachment effort and called it an effort to ‘silence’ voters.
Capitol Beat
Politics
House votes to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
State representatives voted 107-85 to adopt the articles of impeachment and send them to the Senate for trial.
Capitol Beat
Politics
House committee approves articles of impeachment against Larry Krasner
Democrats call the move a ‘weaponization’ of law for ‘partisan political purposes.’
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Democrats claim they’ve flipped the state House blue
It would be the first time Democrats have taken control of the House in more than a decade.
Events
Personality
Snapshots from City & State’s Philly Power 100 reception
The city’s power players came together to recognize distinguished work in government, advocacy, business and more.
Policy
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Don’t forget the ballot initiatives next week
They’re important if you want to have a say in how city government works.
Philadelphia
Politics
House GOP announces articles of impeachment against Larry Krasner
The move comes just two days after the committee investigating his office released a report that did not recommend impeachment.
Philadelphia
Politics
Former Philly fiscal watchdog Rebecca Rhynhart officially launches bid for mayor
The former city controller is the first non-City Councilmember to announce their candidacy for Philadelphia’s highest office.
News & Politics
Politics
‘I feel the weightiness of the moment,’ Shapiro says, as governor race enters its final days
Dems are putting a lot on the candidate’s shoulders – but is he up to it?
Philadelphia
Politics
Committee investigating Larry Krasner releases interim report without recommendation to impeach
The Philly DA maintains that the panel’s efforts are politically motivated.
Philadelphia
Politics
Some Philly Union League members oppose club honoring DeSantis with major award
Florida’s governor has come under fire for using government funds to relocate migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.
Law Enforcement
Politics
On day one of hearings to impeach Larry Krasner, mothers of homicide victims share testimony
Crime victims’ families told of grief and trauma followed by inaction and confusion due to lack of an adequate city response.
Opinion
Opinion
Some solutions for a better, safer Philadelphia
Philadelphia mayoral hopeful Allan Domb vows to make public safety his top priority.
Philadelphia
Policy
Jim Kenney’s ban on guns in parks, rec centers criticized as ‘meaningless’ amid state’s firearms laws
Even those with permits to carry could be charged with trespassing – or worse – if caught with guns in city parks.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Wolf’s Marijuana Pardon Project seeks to reduce recidivism, grant second chances
Clean Slate advocates and lawmakers are pushing for criminal justice reform, improving paths for re-entry after incarceration.
Capitol Beat
Politics
House votes to hold Krasner in contempt for subpoena refusal
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has declined to produce documents requested by the committee via subpoena, stating their investigation is not being done ‘in good faith.’
Labor
Personality
A Q&A with John J. Dougherty
The longtime labor leader and controversial kingmaker reflects on what it took to get to the top – and where he goes from here.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Larry Krasner refuses to comply with state committee subpoena leading an investigation into his job performance
Krasner’s attorneys sent a letter to the committee stating that it serves ‘no legislative purpose.’
Opinion
Opinion
Opportunity awaits as Philadelphia City Council members resign to run for mayor
Allan Domb resigned Monday to explore a bid for mayor. His and other members’ impending vacancies need to be taken seriously.
Philadelphia
Policy