Transportation
Politics
Not fare: SEPTA Regional Rail riders face hard choices if route reductions implemented
Buses, walks and rideshare services could cost riders more time and money if funding issues cause route reductions.
Philadelphia
Policy
In Philadelphia, temporarily banning cars has become a new economic driver
The city’s Open Streets program has become successful and popular enough that key figures are looking into how to make permanent road closures a reality.
Philadelphia
Politics
African-American Chamber of Commerce keys on economic outlook, 2026 opportunities for Black-owned businesses
Conversations centered around how the organization can be a ‘force multiplier’ for entrepreneurs, the city and the commonwealth.
Healthcare
Policy
Rural hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts
State healthcare experts fear what the fallout from the One Big Beautiful Bill will mean for Pennsylvania’s smaller hospitals – and the insurance coverage that keeps them running.
Economic Development
Policy
Breaking Regulations: Changing zoning, codes and bureaucracy could key housing solutions
Pennsylvania politicians at all levels are scrambling to find effective solutions to the state’s affordable housing crisis.
Budget
Policy
End of the line: As funding deadline approaches, SEPTA plans on drastic cuts across the board
Assuming the worst, the transit agency is preparing for severe service cuts and fare increases
Labor
Politics
'The strike is over, and nobody’s happy’ – Philadelphia municipal workers agree to deal with the city
With piles of trash assaulting eyes and noses and mounting political pressure, a deal that fell short of what the union wanted and climbed past what Mayor Cherelle Parker wanted
Philadelphia
Politics
Unlucky number 7: Philly municipal worker strike prepares to enter second week
With the city’s trash continuing to go uncollected, talks between the Parker administration and District Council 33 offer little hope for a quick resolution.
News & Politics
Politics
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker announces trash collection ‘pause’ with city worker strike imminent
A work stoppage will impact city services from the sanitation and water departments to swimming pools and emergency services
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ask the Experts: Philly’s World Cup preparations
World Cup leaders and stakeholders from past world-class events share their lessons learned going into 2026
Transportation
Policy
Losing their routes: PA’s transit funding crisis looms over rural systems
After years of ridership and funding issues, rural transit systems hope lawmakers will pony up so they can avoid service cuts.
News & Politics
Policy
Democrats look to the state Senate again after passing transit funding out of the House
House Bill 1364 passed the state House Tuesday by a vote of 107-96.
Philadelphia
Politics
Weekend roundup: ‘No Kings’ protests large and small pop up across Pennsylvania
From Philly to Pittsburgh and in towns and suburbs in between, people showed up in droves on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
Budget
Policy
Philly’s $6.8 billion budget by the numbers
Mayor Parker got final approval for her major H.O.M.E. initiative aimed at increasing affordable housing
Budget
Politics
Four for Friday: Focusing on Philly’s finances
City Council gave initial approval to a $6.8 billion city budget Thursday
U.S. Congress
Politics
Fetterman and McCormick talk U.S. Steel, foreign policy, ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and more
The commonwealth’s two U.S. senators discussed economic issues impacting Pennsylvania at The Senate Project event in Boston.
News & Politics
Politics
Meet the elder stateswomen of the state’s protest movement
The Granny Peace Brigade Philadelphia has been demonstrating against injustice and speaking truth to power for almost 20 years.
News & Politics
Politics
Larry Krasner runs away with Philadelphia District Attorney primary
The incumbent Democrat fended off a primary challenger; next up: an uncontested general election race in November.
Policy
Policy
Calls to increase SEPTA funding continue ahead of public hearings
Local electeds and transit advocates continue calls for consistent funding
Labor
Politics