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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.
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.
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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
John Fetterman
Policy
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman pushes to make PA housing program a national pilot
The Whole-Home Repairs program would offer grants and forgivable loans to homeowners and small landlords
Philadelphia
Policy
Afterschool Special: Lt. Gov. Davis pushes statewide program in North Philadelphia
The BOOST initiative received $11.5 million in the 2024-2025 budget
Philadelphia
Policy
‘We have to start from scratch:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials announce Sixers arena deal
The team and Comcast Spectacor reached an agreement that backpedals on controversial Center City arena
Economic Development
Politics
Upset alert: Sixers strike surprise deal to stay in South Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s NBA team backed out of a controversial Center City arena plan that had many city residents up in arms.
Business
Policy
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
Philadelphia
Policy
At the buzzer: Sixers arena gets final Council approval on last day of session
The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena, if passed this year, could open for the 2031 season
