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Pennsylvania’s major 2026 events get a Philadelphia pep rally
State and local officials promoted the commonwealth’s slate of special events at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday
Campaigns & Elections
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PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Chris Rabb picks up two key endorsements
Six candidates are still in the mix to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans’ seat
Philadelphia
Philadelphia officials, labor leaders rally against ICE presence at Philadelphia International Airport
Union leaders called for the government to restore pay to TSA and get ICE out of PHL
Campaigns & Elections
Morgan Cephas’s millennial message in the PA-3 primary: Be bold
The chair of the state House Philadelphia Delegation wants to upend the status quo in Washington and the Democratic Party
News & Politics
As TSA staffing crisis deepens, Philadelphia International Airport lines get worse
Massive security lines have travelers waiting hours – a situation that is worsening as spring break crowds strain a TSA workforce winnowed by missed paychecks and callouts
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections
Several seats in the state House of Representatives have been decided through special elections in 2026.
News & Politics
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee introduces articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi
Lee’s articles of impeachment against Bondi cite her inaction around the Jeffrey Epstein files
Campaigns & Elections
Inside Chris Rabb’s unapologetically progressive PA-3 primary campaign
The outspoken state legislator is among several candidates vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in the Third Congressional District.
Philadelphia
Philly Mayor Parker’s $7B budget - by the numbers
Parker outlines her third annual budget in front of City Council Thursday morning
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Open Streets report reveals massive benefits carless events have for Center City businesses
The Center City District released its report on the outcome and future vision of the Open Streets program on Tuesday
Philadelphia
Four for Friday: Philadelphia weekly roundup
SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch
Campaigns & Elections
Bob Brooks receives Working Families Party endorsement in PA-7 race
The firefighters union leader adds the progressive group’s support to his list of endorsements
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Gov. Shapiro vows to use ‘every tool’ to stop ICE facilities from coming to Pennsylvania
The governor said ICE facilities proposed for Berks and Schuylkill counties will stretch resources in local communities.
Campaigns & Elections
Quinnipiac Poll: Shapiro leading Garrity, showing weakness for potential prez run
A plurality of Pennsylvania voters believe Shapiro wouldn’t make a good president despite positive reviews for his time as governor.
Politics
Capitol offenders: Efforts ramp up to bar pols from stock trading
Members of Congress have long profited from being able to trade on information the public doesn’t have access to – but a coalition of stakeholders may be on the verge of evening the playing field.
News & Politics
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee gives Working Families Party response to State of the Union
The progressive political party chose Lee, who represents the 12th Congressional District, including Pittsburgh, to provide their response to President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday night.
News & Politics
What they’re saying: PA congressional delegation reacts to State of the Union
Republicans and Democrats weigh in on President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress and the nation.
Philadelphia
Pew Charitable Trusts invests $9.1 million in Philadelphia nonprofits
More than $8 million will go to groups working to expand assistance programs
Campaigns & Elections
The doctor is in the running: Ala Stanford’s prescription to win PA-3
Stanford was endorsed by Dwight Evans, the congressman retiring at the end of his term
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia
Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch
