Capitol Beat
Politics
National Democratic group spotlights its “must-win” PA races in 2024
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee unveiled 19 candidates from across the state that the organization says will be key to building power in Harrisburg.
News & Politics
Politics
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans being treated for minor stroke
The Philadelphia Democrat said he expects to return to Washington in six weeks
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia City Council approves bill to ease streetery setup
Council passed legislation to streamline the streetery approval process and create ‘navigators’ to help businesses through red tape.
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
VP Harris continues Biden campaign focus on courting union voters in Philadelphia visit
The vice president addressed the SEIU a day after it elected its first Black woman president
News & Politics
Politics
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stumps for GOP candidates in PA
Johnson traveled to Pennsylvania this week to boost Republican candidates, including U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan.
News & Politics
Politics
Shapiro touts Pennsylvania as the ‘Great American Getaway’ ahead of 2026 events
The governor revealed a new state tourism brand a day before revealing programming for the America250 celebration in 2026
Decision 2024
Politics
A guide to Pennsylvania’s auditor general race
Republican Tim DeFoor and Democrat Malcolm Kenyatta face off in the race for the state’s top fiscal watchdog
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The Department of Environmental Protection needs to be protected from underfunding and understaffing
The majority chair of the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resource and Energy Committee outlines the crisis in the making at this crucial state agency.
Philadelphia
Policy
Five for Friday: Cherelle Parker’s executive orders six months in
Parker has used executive orders early and often to push her campaign priorities
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: Congress must take action to ensure and expand voting rights
Philadelphia City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke writes that federal lawmakers hold the key to safeguarding voting rights.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Sen. Scott Martin talks PA budget, Senate GOP tax cut proposal
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin was this month’s PA Press Club speaker.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: General Assembly edition
We break down some measures approved by Harrisburg lawmakers
Winners & Losers
Law Enforcement
Policy
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Kensington ‘resolution’ clears out tent encampment around open-air drug market
The dismantling of tent encampments Wednesday morning came on the final day of a 30-day outreach window in the struggling neighborhood
Philadelphia
Politics
Philly’s IT department fires long-tenured staff amid high-level shakeup
At least four top-level positions were eliminated in a restructuring following the appointment of new CIO Melissa Scott.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New poll shows Trump, Casey with slight leads in PA
A new Pennsylvania survey offers a glimpse into races for president, U.S. Senate and attorney general.
U.S. Congress
Policy
With only three weeks to go, lawmakers weigh ways to save federal internet subsidy
Congress is exploring several options to fund it. All face long odds of success despite widespread and bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Policy
Opinion