Campaigns & Elections

Updated Politics

PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Mayor Cherelle Parker endorses Sharif Street, EMILYs List endorses Ala Stanford

Parker endorsed Street, while the reproductive rights-focused PAC backed Stanford, the lone woman and physician still in the race

Philadelphia

Updated Policy

Philadelphia City Council passes ‘ICE OUT’ legislation out of committee

Council can get the legislative package across the finish line as early as April 23

cannabis

Policy

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

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Ask the Experts: Local transit leaders mind the gaps

Public transportation heads from across the state talk about how shortfalls in funding, staffing, routes and more are impacting services

News & Politics

Politics

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

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer

The leader of the Philly-area transit system provides an update on operations and funding issues

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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

News & Politics

Politics

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

News & Politics

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