Opinion: The PA Senate’s historic opportunity to shift gears on mass transit
Opinion: The PA Senate’s historic opportunity to shift gears on mass transit
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Donald Trump
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On the anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, questions remain about security failures and what’s being done to prevent future attacks.
Labor
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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
News & Politics
Congressman Dan Meuser opts against run for governor in 2026
The Republican congressman appeared to secure the support of President Donald Trump earlier this year.
Philadelphia
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.
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U.S. Congress
This is not a test: PA public radio stations in emergency mode after rescission vote
A bill that would rescind more than $9 billion in already-approved federal funds now heads to the president’s desk.
News & Politics
Pittsburgh is only metro in U.S. where buying a home is cheaper than renting
A new rental report from Realtor.com shows that Pittsburgh stands out among metropolitan areas in the U.S.
Technology
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Top leaders in tech and politics, including President Donald Trump, traveled to Pittsburgh for the inaugural event.
Budget
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
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This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
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Satire/Odd News
WNBA Poll Results: Let the Freedom ring
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Reader’s poll: Philadelphia’s WNBA team name
Which team name do you think is the best option for the city’s 2030 team?
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Politics
For opioid treatment in PA, it’s time to just say non-
A nurse specializing in pain management explains how non-opioid options, now authorized in Massachusetts and New York, can be a game-changer in the commonwealth.
Opinion
Legalizing cannabis could be public transit’s pot of gold
The tax revenue generated by recreational marijuana sales could solve the public transit funding crisis.
News & Politics
Opinion: To deal with a surge in ‘the oldest hatred,’ a new approach is needed
As antisemitism continues to plumb new depths in Philadelphia and across America, the head of the city’s Jewish Federation offers a way forward.
News & Politics
Funding transit is essential to the justice system
The chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association makes the case for how public transportation is key to providing people with access to the courts.
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