Criminal Justice
Policy
Bills combating porch pirates and unknown AirTags advance out of Senate committee
The state Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills Tuesday morning.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Sex abuse victims call on state Senate to pass statute of limitations reforms
State Rep. Mark Rozzi and victims from the Amish and Mennonite communities recounted their abuse experiences outside the state Capitol Monday.
Technology
Policy
Experts: Pennsylvania missed identifying thousands of unserved internet areas
The Broadband Development Authority could cause the state to lose out on millions in federal funding by failing to identify broadband needs.
Personality
Personality
Shapiro’s first four months ‘by the numbers’
Here are the governor’s biggest moments from his short time in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance
The Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor met privately with Gov. Josh Shapiro before speaking to the press.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
How Cherelle Parker’s ‘village’ made a path to victory
The Democratic mayoral primary victor’s ability to hold a majority of the Black vote throughout Philadelphia propelled her to victory
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Cherelle Parker wins historic Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary
The former City Councilmember is on track to become the city’s 100th mayor and its first female leader.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Philadelphia’s leading mayoral candidates cast their ballots in person
Jeff Brown, Allan Domb and Rebecca Rhynhart crossed paths at their polling place this morning
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
What Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker and Rebecca Rhynhart said about being Philadelphia’s first woman mayor
Three of the leading mayoral candidates speak about how their victories would be historic for the City of Philadelphia
Environment
Policy
Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Jeff Brown wants to make Philadelphia his business
The fourth-generation grocer is playing the role of political outsider in the Democratic field of candidates.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Ed Rendell is endorsing Rebecca Rhynhart in Philly mayor’s race
The former mayor and governor joins the list of former mayors to back Rhynhart.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Derek Green endorses Cherelle Parker in Philadelphia mayor’s race
Parker continues to rack up endorsements from Black lawmakers and local leaders.
News & Politics
Policy
State House gets closer to realizing mail-in ballot and pre-canvassing reforms
The bill that would allow more time for elections officials to count mail-in ballots now heads to the House chamber for a vote.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with CNN’s Jake Tapper
The Philly native talks about his decade on CNN and Pennsylvania’s role in the 2024 presidential election.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘The kids are not OK’: Helen Gym’s big plans for Philly center around the youth
The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council is hoping to be the first female mayor in the city’s history.
News & Politics
Policy
Is Pennsylvania any closer to having legal weed?
The commonwealth continues to lag behind its neighbors in cashing in on legalized recreational marijuana.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro puts ‘tranq’ on the controlled substances list
The governor also reaffirmed his opposition to safe injection sites.
Policy
Policy
Marriage equality measure gets a bipartisan backing with new bill; Dems give a renewed push for the Fairness Act
The LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus wants to codify marriage equality and anti-discrimination language into state law.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics