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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

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Inside Chris Rabb’s unapologetically progressive PA-3 primary campaign

The outspoken state legislator is among several candidates vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in the Third Congressional District.

Philadelphia

Politics

Philly Mayor Parker’s $7B budget - by the numbers

Parker outlines her third annual budget in front of City Council Thursday morning

Philadelphia

Politics

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

Philadelphia

Politics

Four for Friday: Philadelphia weekly roundup

SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Bob Brooks receives Working Families Party endorsement in PA-7 race

The firefighters union leader adds the progressive group’s support to his list of endorsements

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Personality

Gov. Josh Shapiro talks faith, family and fundamentals of basketball with Jay Wright

Shapiro’s book tour stopped at Villanova for a sit-down with the former Wildcats basketball coach.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Quinnipiac Poll: Shapiro leading Garrity, showing weakness for potential prez run

A plurality of Pennsylvania voters believe Shapiro wouldn’t make a good president despite positive reviews for his time as governor.

Politics

Politics

Capitol offenders: Efforts ramp up to bar pols from stock trading

Members of Congress have long profited from being able to trade on information the public doesn’t have access to – but a coalition of stakeholders may be on the verge of evening the playing field.

News & Politics

Politics

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee gives Working Families Party response to State of the Union

The progressive political party chose Lee, who represents the 12th Congressional District, including Pittsburgh, to provide their response to President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday night.

Philadelphia

Politics

Pew Charitable Trusts invests $9.1 million in Philadelphia nonprofits

More than $8 million will go to groups working to expand assistance programs

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The doctor is in the running: Ala Stanford’s prescription to win PA-3

Stanford was endorsed by Dwight Evans, the congressman retiring at the end of his term

Capitol Beat

Politics

Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia

Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Under the influencers: How social media is transforming campaign messaging

Candidates are going out of their way to include a group of online influencers that reaches key demographics.

Law Enforcement

Politics

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman finally goes cold on ICE

Pennsylvania’s senior senator joins congressional Democrats in calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing.

Philadelphia

Politics

City of Philadelphia sues federal government over removal of slavery exhibits

The removed plaques included the names of nine slaves who worked for George Washington

Philadelphia

Politics

H.O.M.E. is where the heart of Philadelphia’s 2026 legislative session is

Affordable housing initiatives were a focus of City Council’s first session of 2026.

Housing

Policy

Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plans for modular housing factory in North Philadelphia

The announcement comes a day after Parker shared plans to redevelop an apartment complex in West Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Politics

ICE operations in Philadelphia have immigration advocates on high alert

Local officials and advocates continue to speak out against federal immigration policies

Business

Policy

‘Waiting for clarity’: Philadelphia region’s uncertain business climate tied to policy uncertainty

A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia survey finds that health care and social assistance sector are driving job growth