Ethics
Ethics
Doug Mastriano sues university, academics for criticizing dissertation
The lawsuit stems from academic fraud claims filed against Mastriano’s biography of WWI Sgt. Alvin York
Campaigns & Elections
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.
Education
Penn Board Chair Scott Bok steps down following Liz Magill’s resignation
After months of increasing scrutiny and controversy over her response to antisemitism at the Ivy League institution, Magill’s tenure came to an end via university-wide email on Saturday.
Philadelphia
Penn President Liz Magill facing growing calls to resign
Magill’s testimony in front of Congress – and her response to antisemitic rhetoric – sparked outcry from local and national leaders
Ethics
Pa. Supreme Court will consider whether officials’ Facebook posts are public records
A Crawford County lawyer sought school board members’ posts about an LGBTQ+ book display
News & 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
Philadelphia
Philadelphia attempts to put accessibility at the forefront of disability data
The city’s disability map can help policymakers deliver more inclusive and accessible services for those living with disabilities
News & Politics
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
News & Politics
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
Criminal Justice
Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board sued – by one of its own
Allegheny County Councilmember Bethany Hallam is demanding fellow board members attend meetings rather than send a surrogate
Capitol Beat
Shapiro weighs in on Trump indictment: ‘Our democracy survived’
The governor addressed the former president’s latest charges during a visit to Northeast Philadelphia
Capitol Beat
Sex abuse victims call on state Senate to pass statute of limitations reforms
State Rep. Mark Rozzi and victims from the Amish and Mennonite communities recounted their abuse experiences outside the state Capitol Monday.
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News & Politics
Opinion: The deadly serious consequences of illegal employee misclassification
Low wages and employee misclassification often go hand-in-hand with unsafe job sites where safety rules are sometimes ignored.
News & Politics
East Palestine was ‘H.G. Wells War of the Worlds stuff’
The February train crash along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border has people worried about their health and the future of their communities.
News & Politics
Mike Zabel faces calls to resign following sexual harassment allegations
An SEIU lobbyist and an anonymous state representative have accused Zabel of harassment.
News & Politics
PA House approves measures to provide legal relief for sex abuse victims
The vote brought a contentious week in the state House to a close, but leaves more uncertainty for abuse survivors.
Education
Philly’s Board of Education mayoral appointment process: A City & State analysis
Philadelphia’s school board is appointed, not elected – for better and for worse.
Environment
Into the wasteland: Meet the defenders of Allegheny County’s waterways
Meet the activists trying to foil a new landfill.
Capitol Beat
State Senate postpones Larry Krasner’s impeachment trial indefinitely
The trial, originally set to begin Jan. 18, is up in the air following a Commonwealth Court ruling.
Donald Trump
What we know about Scott Perry and Doug Mastriano’s involvement in January 6
Two PA Republicans played a role in casting doubt on the election results and helped further efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
