Environment
Policy
Philly’s new Tree Coalition is leading the street tree-planting movement – and cooling neighborhoods in the process
The local tree tending trend is now under a new public/private partnership seeking to speed progress and save lives.
U.S. Congress
Politics
Sens. McCormick and Fetterman tout ‘Trump accounts’ for kids during Philadelphia stop
The two U.S. Senators told youth basketball participants to take advantage of the federal child savings accounts
News & Politics
Politics
PA pols react to President Trump nixing bipartisan housing legislation
Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, part of which mirrors Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program, this week in bipartisan fashion
U.S. Congress
Updated
Policy
Update: Congress passes bipartisan housing affordability bill featuring PA-originated program
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a national Whole-Home Repairs program, received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate this week
Philadelphia
Personality
Philadelphia’s City Government Youth Summit takes over City Hall
Students in the YMCA program got a hands-on legislative experience with Philadelphia lawmakers on Wednesday
Philadelphia
Politics
Failure to communicate: How the job cut saga exposed School District of Philadelphia-City Council rift
After months of intense public debate and legislative back-and-forth, the district determined that it would not make classroom job cuts after all
Economic Development
Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro touts Canada-Pennsylvania relationship in Toronto
The governor signed a memo in Canada’s most populous province on Wednesday, focused on strengthening economic ties between the commonwealth and Ontario
Philadelphia
Policy
Philly Council rejects Mayor Parker’s tax proposals, gives initial approval to $7.1B budget
Parker wanted to increase taxes on rideshare, retail delivery and short-term rentals, but failed to receive Council approval
Policy
Policy
Josh Shapiro, Philly sports teams unveil traffic projects to improve stadium complex congestion
The state investment comes just weeks ahead of the World Cup kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia
Personality
Pitch perfect: The World Cup’s impact on Philadelphia
The matches held at Lincoln Financial Field are helping bring a number of the region’s expat communities to the global stage.
data centers
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new data center standards reflect new reality
The announcement underscores the year-long evolution in the governor’s approach to what has become an energy and environmental flashpoint in Pennsylvania.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat
The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement
Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Shaun Griffith
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Chris Rabb
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Sharif Street
The state Senator-turned-congressional candidate answers our questions about policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford
Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Meet the longshot in the PA-3 Democratic primary
Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday
Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin
Philadelphia
Politics