Pennsylvania Politics‘I could not be quiet’: Why this top Pa. state senator spoke out early in support of the U.S. Steel dealNegotiating major international acquisitions is not in the job description for a Senate president pro tempore, but her personal connection to Pittsburgh's steel industry led her to fight for the deal.
Pennsylvania Politics‘I could not be quiet’: Why this top Pa. state senator spoke out early in support of the U.S. Steel dealNegotiating major international acquisitions is not in the job description for a Senate president pro tempore, but her personal connection to Pittsburgh's steel industry led her to fight for the deal.
ElectionsSheriff Fred Harran is bringing Trump-style politics to Bucks County, his critics warn. How did he get there?
ElectionsSheriff Fred Harran is bringing Trump-style politics to Bucks County, his critics warn. How did he get there?
Pennsylvania NewsDeleting a resident’s comment from Yardley’s Facebook page violated the First Amendment, judge says
Pennsylvania NewsDeleting a resident’s comment from Yardley’s Facebook page violated the First Amendment, judge says
National PoliticsSupreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
National PoliticsSupreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania is one of 28 states in a legal limbo after SCOTUS birthright ruling. What happens now?Pennsylvania children of some immigrant couples could be 'stateless' without further court action if President Donald Trump's executive order takes effect in 30 days.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania is one of 28 states in a legal limbo after SCOTUS birthright ruling. What happens now?Pennsylvania children of some immigrant couples could be 'stateless' without further court action if President Donald Trump's executive order takes effect in 30 days.
TelevisionGavin Newsom sues Fox News for defamation over segment from Philly native Jesse WattersThe lawsuit centers primarily on a segment in which Watters claimed the Democratic governor lied about a conversation with Trump ahead of the president's move to deploy the National Guard.
TelevisionGavin Newsom sues Fox News for defamation over segment from Philly native Jesse WattersThe lawsuit centers primarily on a segment in which Watters claimed the Democratic governor lied about a conversation with Trump ahead of the president's move to deploy the National Guard.
EducationPhilly has 3 librarians for 218 district schools. People from across the U.S. held a ‘read-in’ to call out problem. “It’s just unconscionable, inequitable,” Arizona librarian Judi Moreillon said of Philadelphia's poor school library record.
EducationPhilly has 3 librarians for 218 district schools. People from across the U.S. held a ‘read-in’ to call out problem. “It’s just unconscionable, inequitable,” Arizona librarian Judi Moreillon said of Philadelphia's poor school library record.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker said she’s optimistic Philly will avert a major city worker strike next weekThe president of AFSCME District Council 33 insists Tuesday is the deadline for the city and its largest union to reach a deal.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker said she’s optimistic Philly will avert a major city worker strike next weekThe president of AFSCME District Council 33 insists Tuesday is the deadline for the city and its largest union to reach a deal.
NewsPhilly is getting 15 new extended-day, extended-year schoolsMayor Cherelle L. Parker said people had been “confused” about what year-round school means. It’s not 365 days of school, but traditional school with extra childcare and enrichment on breaks.
NewsPhilly is getting 15 new extended-day, extended-year schoolsMayor Cherelle L. Parker said people had been “confused” about what year-round school means. It’s not 365 days of school, but traditional school with extra childcare and enrichment on breaks.
PoliticsSupreme Court updates: Trump says ruling paves way to end funding for cities like Philly; fate of birthright citizenship unclearA divided Supreme Court ruled that individual judges lack the authority to pause his executive orders.
PoliticsSupreme Court updates: Trump says ruling paves way to end funding for cities like Philly; fate of birthright citizenship unclearA divided Supreme Court ruled that individual judges lack the authority to pause his executive orders.
PoliticsImmigrant detentions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania hit highs not seen since 2011“When a detention center opens up within a state — within a community — ICE is going to fill those beds with local people — people in the tri-State Area," said Jenny Garcia of Detention Watch Network.
PoliticsImmigrant detentions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania hit highs not seen since 2011“When a detention center opens up within a state — within a community — ICE is going to fill those beds with local people — people in the tri-State Area," said Jenny Garcia of Detention Watch Network.
Pennsylvania PoliticsProposed SNAP overhaul in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could cost Pa. $800 millionPennsylvania has one of the highest SNAP "error rates" of any state, which puts it on track to shoulder millions in additional funding costs should congressional changes pass.
Pennsylvania PoliticsProposed SNAP overhaul in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could cost Pa. $800 millionPennsylvania has one of the highest SNAP "error rates" of any state, which puts it on track to shoulder millions in additional funding costs should congressional changes pass.
Pennsylvania PoliticsTrump administration policies make it harder for seniors and others to call Social Security offices "The difficulty and confusion trying to reach local Social Security offices by phone raise emotional levels," a Philadelphia attorney said.
Pennsylvania PoliticsTrump administration policies make it harder for seniors and others to call Social Security offices "The difficulty and confusion trying to reach local Social Security offices by phone raise emotional levels," a Philadelphia attorney said.
EducationLongtime Camden educator named interim superintendent by stateDavida Coe-Brockington, a longtime Camden educator, will serve as interim school superintendent. The state is searching for a permanent replacement for Katrina McCombs, the outgoing superintendent.
EducationLongtime Camden educator named interim superintendent by stateDavida Coe-Brockington, a longtime Camden educator, will serve as interim school superintendent. The state is searching for a permanent replacement for Katrina McCombs, the outgoing superintendent.
TransportationSEPTA board approves budget that will slash nearly half its transit serviceOfficials say new state money could forestall some planned cuts. "We have to budget not on hope but on reality,” SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer has said.
TransportationSEPTA board approves budget that will slash nearly half its transit serviceOfficials say new state money could forestall some planned cuts. "We have to budget not on hope but on reality,” SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer has said.
EducationCongressional committee demands answers from Haverford College on its handling of antisemitism complaintsU.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R., Mich.) has demanded answers from Haverford President Wendy Raymond on discipline of faculty and students in relation to antisemitism complaints.
EducationCongressional committee demands answers from Haverford College on its handling of antisemitism complaintsU.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R., Mich.) has demanded answers from Haverford President Wendy Raymond on discipline of faculty and students in relation to antisemitism complaints.
Pennsylvania PoliticsHow a ballooning Medicaid program in Pa. is looming over state budget talks — no matter what federal lawmakers decideThe total cost of funding the state's department that administers Medicaid topped $55 billion last year including federal contributions, with the state covering $19 billion of the cost.
Pennsylvania PoliticsHow a ballooning Medicaid program in Pa. is looming over state budget talks — no matter what federal lawmakers decideThe total cost of funding the state's department that administers Medicaid topped $55 billion last year including federal contributions, with the state covering $19 billion of the cost.
NewsWho is the Main Line man who went heavily armed to the West Chester ‘No Kings’ rally? It’s complicated.Kevin Joseph Krebs, 31, a licensed electrician from Malvern, is registered as a Democrat. But only a couple months ago he was a Republican.
NewsWho is the Main Line man who went heavily armed to the West Chester ‘No Kings’ rally? It’s complicated.Kevin Joseph Krebs, 31, a licensed electrician from Malvern, is registered as a Democrat. But only a couple months ago he was a Republican.
EducationA judge found William Penn students didn’t have enough resources. Now they could lose arts and sports, too.The Delaware County district, which won a landmark lawsuit over inadequate school funding in 2023, says new state money for poorer districts isn't coming fast enough.
EducationA judge found William Penn students didn’t have enough resources. Now they could lose arts and sports, too.The Delaware County district, which won a landmark lawsuit over inadequate school funding in 2023, says new state money for poorer districts isn't coming fast enough.
