First Read

First Read

First Read PA - Nov. 14, 2023

Gainey unveils 2024 budget in Pittsburgh … House moves on stricter gun laws amid calls for Senate action … Delco Democrats must appoint a Republican to help them run 2024 election … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 13, 2023

Harrisburg lawmakers return to budget items … PA leads in Lyme disease cases … Building trades maintain power in Philly … and more

News & Politics

Politics

Sharif Street reflects on Democrats’ general election wins

The chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party believes voters had a heightened awareness of the role of state courts.

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First Read PA – Nov. 9, 2023

Innamorato announces transition team … Another tie in the state House … Blair County judge loses retention election… and more

News & Politics

Politics

School board elections show clear gains for Dems, underwhelming results for GOP

Republicans were able to win a smattering of seats in central Pennsylvania.

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First Read PA – Nov. 8, 2023

Parker makes history … So does Innamorato … “Blue Wave” across the state … and more

Philadelphia

Politics

Philadelphia City Council races result in landmark victories for LGBTQ, South Asian candidates

In addition to the historic victories of Rue Landau and Nina Ahmad, Republicans are struggling to hold on to a minority seat as two Working Families Party candidates declared victory Tuesday night,

News & Politics

Politics

Innamorato, Zappala find victory in Allegheny County

Innamorato is the first woman ever elected Allegheny County executive.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Parker Rolls: Philadelphia elects Cherelle Parker as its 100th – and first female – mayor

The Democratic nominee defeated Republican and fellow former City Councilmember David Oh in Tuesday’s election

News & Politics

Politics

Northampton County officials remain confident despite voting machine glitches

Officials said the clerical error on voter summary cards won’t impact the final results.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

‘This is not a celebration’: Cherelle Parker casts her vote in Philadelphia

The Democratic nominee for mayor is expected to become the first female mayor and 100th mayor in the city’s history

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First Read PA – Nov. 7, 2023

Election Day is here … Chair of Erie Democratic Party resigns … Supreme Court spending surpasses $16.5M … and more

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

4 things to watch for on Election Day 2023

City & State outlines the narratives and names to keep an eye on going into Tuesday’s general election

Infrastructure

Opinion

Opinion: The pressure is on to improve Pennsylvania’s water infrastructure

The consequences of poor, aging infrastructure are all too real – and costly.

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First Read PA – Nov. 6, 2023

Candidates make final pitches to voters … Fetterman speaks in Iowa … Philadelphia FOP elects new president … and more

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean

How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.

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First Read PA – Nov. 3, 2023

Senate stands between state-related universities and funding … State partners with natural gas producer … Biden and Harris endorse Parker for Philly mayor … and more