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Philadelphia
Policy
SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
No screen time: Philly DA race goes on without televised matchup
Patrick Dugan’s campaign said he would’ve participated Tuesday night if Krasner agreed to other events
Transportation
Policy
From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls
Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs
Philadelphia
Policy
As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA
With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with former Judge and Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Patrick Dugan
The Northeast Philly native is pitching himself as much-needed alternative to DA Larry Krasner.
Law Enforcement
Policy
As PA police departments regionalize, questions arise about gains, losses
The commonwealth has more local police departments than any other state
Personality
Personality
Meet the Pennsylvania timber mills behind Louisville Slugger
Lumber mills in Galeton and Akeley fuel the iconic baseball brand.
Personality
Personality
Q&A with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
The firebrand progressive prosecutor is seeking his third term while battling the Trump administration
Philadelphia
Policy
What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding
Cuts to federal funding and research puts Penn in a precarious position
Philadelphia
Policy
Parker’s ‘One Philly 2.0’ budget pushes campaign promises – and tax cuts
The Philadelphia mayor’s second spending plan focuses on housing and addiction services
Business
Policy
COVID five years later: How the pandemic changed the way PA does business
Stakeholders discuss the shutdowns – and what could have been done differently.
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Philadelphia
Policy
Philly Mayor Parker’s $6.7B budget - by the numbers
The city’s chief executive unveiled her 2025-2026 spending proposal to City Council Thursday morning
Transportation
Policy
Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks
SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events
News & Politics
Politics
The Philadelphia Eagles could land at the White House after all
President Trump said Tuesday an invitation would be issued to the team
Josh Shapiro
Policy
New revenue sources – and longstanding debates – dominate state budget talks
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address provides an early glimpse of what to expect from negotiations over the next four months.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Budget
Policy
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with State Sen. Rosemary Brown
The state Senator discusses the Pocono region’s offerings and what tourism means to the area
Economic Development
Policy
PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade
Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
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
