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.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Fetterman vs. Oz: A Tale of the Tape
In the race for U.S. Senate, you can't argue with the stats.
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.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Two children per classroom will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, experts say
State panel reports gun violence, overdoses and suicide are affecting children and youth more than ever before.
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
Politics
Angela Ferritto, Mark Lynch: These are the fresh faces on the front lines
The state’s top unions have welcomed a new generation of leaders in the midst of a youth movement in unionization: A City & State analysis.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pat Toomey backs Dr. Oz in criticizing John Fetterman for dodging debate
Fetterman said his physician reassured him he should be able to serve in the Senate ‘without a problem’ as long as he takes his recovery seriously.
News & Politics
Politics
Biden renews call to ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ in Philadelphia speech
His second of three visits to the commonwealth this week focused on defending democracy.
News & Politics
Politics
Shapiro, Philly officials blast Mastriano for Confederate uniform faculty photo
The GOP nominee for governor is getting hammered from all sides for a 2014 photo in which he wore a Confederate Army soldier's uniform.
Education
Policy
Lindsey Williams calls for universal free school meals as pandemic-era meals provision ends
Williams is introducing legislation that would provide free school meals to all public school students.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Oz takes the offensive and Perry sues the DOJ
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
Education
Politics
Pennsylvania pols react to Biden’s student loan cancellation plan
The Biden administration announced a plan to offer debt relief, drawing both praise and protest from many.
Technology
Policy
The ‘Trojan Horse’ and the workforce: Job threats are focus of discussion during House hearing on cybersecurity
State Government Committee hears testimony from experts on the threats facing local and state governments in the commonwealth.
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.’
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections
Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA farmers slam Dr. Oz for cashing in on a major tax credit designed for farm and forestland
Oz bought a $3.1 million farmhouse in Montgomery County weeks after launching his Senate campaign in 2021.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with House Agriculture Committee Executive Director Kerry Golden
Agriculture is so much more than growing crops and rearing animals.
Agriculture
Personality