Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Philadelphia’s presidential debate covers plenty of ground – and digs into PA fracking
Harris and Trump met for what’s expected to be the lone debate between the two major party presidential nominees
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pre-debate, Philly becomes ground zero for press, protests and profit
The city center may have been shut down to vehicles on Tuesday, but that just meant more room for people to espouse causes, candidates and casualwear.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 key issues for Tuesday’s presidential debate
Here is a quartet of focal points impacting and influencing the primetime faceoff between the candidates at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
The Guardian Civic League endorsed Casey Friday in Philadelphia
Decision 2024
Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC
The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."
Decision 2024
Politics
PA pols make their presence felt at DNC
Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.
Decision 2024
Politics
3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance
Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Out of luck on ‘Zuckerbucks,’ election officials’ pluck in trying to buck funding issues relies on Congress to get unstuck
Recent research found that most states that have banned private election donations have not made up any resulting shortfall in funding. Meanwhile, Congress is bickering over providing money.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuts to raucous crowd in Philadelphia
Gov. Shapiro welcomed the Harris-Walz ticket despite getting passed over as a vice presidential nominee
Decision 2024
Politics
GOP VP candidate J.D. Vance rallies in South Philly ahead of Dem event
The event focused on everything from the opioid epidemic’s effect on Pennsylvanians to newly named Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s potential impact on the race.
Decision 2024
Politics
6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania
The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Four for Friday: How a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro ticket would fare in Pennsylvania
Harris’ entrance as the Democratic nominee could have a large impact on the commonwealth’s preferences
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Shapiro’s stance on school vouchers comes under focus amid VP speculation
A new letter raises concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for vouchers, prompting others to rush to his defense.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes
The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: With Biden out, Kamala Harris can make history with her own VP pick
By picking a woman as her running mate, the current vice president and potential Democratic presidential nominee should pick Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a truly ceiling-shattering ticket.
Decision 2024
Politics
Pennsylvania politicians react to President Biden campaign exit
The decision by the president shakes the battleground state’s political landscape and denizens.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
U.S. Senate candidates’ use of negative ads becomes flashpoint after Trump assassination attempt
Dave McCormick made a pitch online Monday to suspend negative campaigning despite continuing to run such ads.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mentor de force: PA pols dish on who helped guide their careers
What PA politicians learned from those who came before them
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
12 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to the presidential debate
We gather responses from politicos from around the commonwealth
Satire/Odd News
Personality