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Candidates say the darndest things – at a mayoral forum for Philly schoolkids
More than 100 students from Parkside community schools spoke with the mayoral nominees about the future of the city Tuesday
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State Rep. O’Neal proposes rule change to limit late-night committee votes
The House GOP whip is introducing the proposal after a controversial nighttime vote was held in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week.
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John Fetterman and Susan Wild join Mack Truck workers on picket line in Macungie
The U.S. senator comes to Macungie Tuesday after previously joining UAW workers in Bucks County and Michigan
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Working Families Party kicks off first-ever national convention in Philadelphia
The progressive labor-focused party welcomed lawmakers from around the region, labor leaders and more at the Downtown Sonesta Friday night
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Five for Friday: 2024 U.S. Senate race fast facts
What to know about the early stages of Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate race.
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Working Families Party endorses McCaffery in Supreme Court race
The endorsement comes amid an influx of contributions to the race from groups across the political spectrum who see the state’s highest court as a significant battleground
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Overdose deaths among Black Philadelphians rose by nearly 20% in 2022
The city announced there were more than 1,400 overdose deaths last year
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Donor organs: The unions behind the checks to the candidates
See which union PACs sent money to Cherelle Parker and Sara Innamorato
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Strike averted: Local 634 reaches tentative agreement with School District of Philadelphia
The union’s 1,900 members work in food service, climate and safety throughout the district
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Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble
What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care
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Philly school staff strike could begin Saturday
Nearly 2,000 cafeteria workers and climate staff, members of Unite Here Local 634, are seeking a new contract
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The City & State Election 2023 Preview
Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November
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Philadelphia judge dismisses all charges against police officer Mark Dial
A Philadelphia judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors had not presented evidence that Dial had committed a crime when fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry in August
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PA senators call on Bob Menendez to resign
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman are in the vanguard of Democrats seeking to get their colleague to step down
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Five for Friday: Election Activity
This week had plenty of election and campaign news from around the commonwealth.
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Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival
Several speakers scheduled for this weekend’s event have been accused of antisemitism
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PA Senate advances plan to move 2024 presidential primary
A bill approved by the chamber would move the primary to March 19.
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Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
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5 former PA governors back repeal of closed primaries
All of the state’s living former governors say unaffiliated voters should be able to vote in party primaries.
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