Politics
Campaigns & Elections
Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan
The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union
Capitol Beat
Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.
Donald Trump
Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania
The 47th president is rumored to have 100 executive orders planned for early in his presidency.
U.S. Congress
The Pennsylvania congressional delegation’s committee assignments
City & State has a full rundown of all the committees that Pennsylvania’s members of Congress are serving on.
Pre-Inauguration events reveal this resistance movement is nothing like 2017
This weekend’s Women’s March and the 92 Percent Brunch underscore just how much work remains to develop a cohesive response to a second Trump term.
Economic Development
Upset alert: Sixers strike surprise deal to stay in South Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s NBA team backed out of a controversial Center City arena plan that had many city residents up in arms.
U.S. Congress
Three for Friday: The Shutdown Before Christmas
A look at the players and potential outcomes from a government shutdown
U.S. Congress
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey calls time in Senate the ‘honor of a lifetime’
Casey reflected back on his 18-year career in the Senate and highlighted ongoing challenges facing the U.S.
Campaigns & Elections
Meet the major players at PA’s 60th Electoral College meeting
Nineteen electors met in Harrisburg on Tuesday to cast their votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance.
News & Politics
Pennsylvania’s presidential pardon history
A look back at the Keystone State’s role in
Campaigns & Elections
3 key findings on the Trump assassination attempt in Butler
The congressional panel investigating assassination attempts on Donald Trump issued its final report this week.
Capitol Beat
Aument exit will trigger special election in PA’s 36th Senate District
State Sen. Ryan Aument will be leaving the state legislature to take a new role as state director for U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick.
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Donald Trump
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Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
Capitol Beat
PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow
Following the general election, Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters have left X for the social media app Bluesky.
Decision 2024
'What's next?' Politicians, pundits and parties are still trying to figure it out
To better understand what the election portends for Republicans, Democrats and Pennsylvania requires unpacking how key demographics voted – and why.
Capitol Beat
AG-elect Dave Sunday names chief of staff, transition team members
Sunday transition team includes a trusted staffer from the York County DA’s office and a former state attorney general.
Decision 2024
A Q&A with Philadelphia state Senator-Elect Joe Picozzi
Just 29, the social media-savvy newcomer stunned the political establishment by flipping a Northeast Philadelphia district red – without the local party’s backing.
Decision 2024
Five For Friday: Recount Reactions – U.S. Senate edition
City & State rounds up reactions to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate recount.
Decision 2024
Latino Republicans, empowered by election, flex new political might in PA
The 2024 election cycle saw the début of several notable entries into the commonwealth’s Hispanic conservative sphere
Decision 2024
Automatic recount ordered in razor-thin U.S. Senate race as McCormick lead shrinks
The race has swung in and out of recount territory with GOP challenger McCormick holding on to a narrowing lead.
