Policy

Politics

As another neighboring state moves forward on recreational marijuana, Pennsylvania remains stuck in neutral

With Ohio joining the ranks of sales-friendly states, advocates for doing the same in Pennsylvania are ramping up efforts.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Shapiro’s first press club luncheon address: working with a divided legislature, RGGI, school funding and more

The governor said his ‘get stuff done’ attitude helped his administration hit the ground running

News & Politics

Politics

Penn, Lafayette among schools under federal hate probe

The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into seven schools over alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice

Department of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for a post-election audit.

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.

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.

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

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

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The 2023 City & State Election Preview Part II: Of Courts!

Everything you always wanted to know about the judicial races – and more

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Cherelle Parker and David Oh face off in one-and-only Philly mayoral debate

Thursday morning’s debate offered candidates a rare chance to take jabs and spar over policy proposals

Capitol Beat

Politics

A stocked cabinet: Keeping track of who’s joining the Shapiro administration cabinet

Stay up to date on who’s making it through the Pennsylvania Senate confirmation process and losing their “acting” titles.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

5 takeaways from Monday’s Philadelphia mayoral town hall

Cherelle Parker and David Oh answered voters’ questions in a rare forum before the Nov. 7 election

Campaigns & Elections

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Congressional cash: What campaign finance reports tell us about PA’s 2024 congressional field

Breaking down third quarter campaign finance statistics for Pennsylvania’s 17 congressional races.