Pennsylvania PoliticsSen. John Fetterman, who said he was shamed into being more present, amped up his travel in Pa. this weekBefore this week, Fetterman had attended only one public event this year, and has faced criticism for being an absentee senator.
Pennsylvania PoliticsSen. John Fetterman, who said he was shamed into being more present, amped up his travel in Pa. this weekBefore this week, Fetterman had attended only one public event this year, and has faced criticism for being an absentee senator.
ObituariesGerald Kaufman, former Pa. state representative and environmental and social activist, has died at 92
ObituariesGerald Kaufman, former Pa. state representative and environmental and social activist, has died at 92
PennsylvaniaTalking (and scrolling) on the phone while driving will be illegal in Pa. starting next weekPennsylvania is one of the last states in the region to ban the use of handheld devices while driving.
PennsylvaniaTalking (and scrolling) on the phone while driving will be illegal in Pa. starting next weekPennsylvania is one of the last states in the region to ban the use of handheld devices while driving.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro praises Chinatown business owner for advocacy on Sixers arena debate during first visit to neighborhood as governorJosh Shapiro visited Chinatown businesses and hinted at potential legal action if Trump's administration seeks to withhold funding to Philly as a sanctuary city.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro praises Chinatown business owner for advocacy on Sixers arena debate during first visit to neighborhood as governorJosh Shapiro visited Chinatown businesses and hinted at potential legal action if Trump's administration seeks to withhold funding to Philly as a sanctuary city.
CollegesRep. Brendan Boyle wants the SEC and Big Ten investigated for collusion: They’re ‘rigging the College Football Playoff’The Philadelphia Democrat called for a congressional hearing into what he called “collusion” between the two most powerful conferences in college football.
CollegesRep. Brendan Boyle wants the SEC and Big Ten investigated for collusion: They’re ‘rigging the College Football Playoff’The Philadelphia Democrat called for a congressional hearing into what he called “collusion” between the two most powerful conferences in college football.
PoliticsSen. John Fetterman says his mental health struggles have been ‘weaponized’ against him, shaming him into attending votes and hearingsHere are the three takeaways from a New York Times interview with Fetterman.
PoliticsSen. John Fetterman says his mental health struggles have been ‘weaponized’ against him, shaming him into attending votes and hearingsHere are the three takeaways from a New York Times interview with Fetterman.
EducationThese 25 Philly-area schools are getting state-paid solar panels, and taxpayers could benefitThe awards are the first fruits of the Solar for Schools legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler of Philadelphia.
EducationThese 25 Philly-area schools are getting state-paid solar panels, and taxpayers could benefitThe awards are the first fruits of the Solar for Schools legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler of Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro blasts House Republicans for ‘ripping away’ Medicaid and SNAP from PennsylvaniansThe governor said 310,000 Pennsylvanians could lose Medicaid and another 140,000 SNAP benefits if President Donald Trump‘s so-called big, beautiful bill becomes law.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro blasts House Republicans for ‘ripping away’ Medicaid and SNAP from PennsylvaniansThe governor said 310,000 Pennsylvanians could lose Medicaid and another 140,000 SNAP benefits if President Donald Trump‘s so-called big, beautiful bill becomes law.
ElectionsTwo incumbent Norristown School Board members have lost their write-in campaign, leaving the district without Latino representation Chris Jaramillo and Tessi Ruiz argued voters should preserve Latino representation in a district where half the student body is Latino.
ElectionsTwo incumbent Norristown School Board members have lost their write-in campaign, leaving the district without Latino representation Chris Jaramillo and Tessi Ruiz argued voters should preserve Latino representation in a district where half the student body is Latino.
EducationSwarthmore College adopts unusual three-month budget given federal funding uncertaintyA three-month budget will go into effect in July amid the possibility of a potential endowment tax increase that could cost the college millions more.
EducationSwarthmore College adopts unusual three-month budget given federal funding uncertaintyA three-month budget will go into effect in July amid the possibility of a potential endowment tax increase that could cost the college millions more.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate in June with a Fox News moderatorSens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate in June through The Senate Project in Boston. It will be moderated by Shannon Brea of Fox News Sunday.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate in June with a Fox News moderatorSens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate in June through The Senate Project in Boston. It will be moderated by Shannon Brea of Fox News Sunday.
National PoliticsEvery Pa. Republican voted for Trump’s budget bill, which passed the House by one voteDemocrats who vehemently opposed the bill have accused Republicans of supporting a package that could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians without healthcare and food assistance.
National PoliticsEvery Pa. Republican voted for Trump’s budget bill, which passed the House by one voteDemocrats who vehemently opposed the bill have accused Republicans of supporting a package that could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians without healthcare and food assistance.
ElectionsNo woman or person of color has ever led Media Borough. Voters may change that this year.Joi Washington, a Democrat, would be the first woman and first person of color to lead the Delaware County community if she wins in November.
ElectionsNo woman or person of color has ever led Media Borough. Voters may change that this year.Joi Washington, a Democrat, would be the first woman and first person of color to lead the Delaware County community if she wins in November.
PoliticsWho’s the boss? We asked 10 Democratic leaders in Philly who they consider the head of their party.From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Josh Shapiro to no one, we asked primary voters and Democratic leaders in Philly who they think is the face of the Democratic Party.
PoliticsWho’s the boss? We asked 10 Democratic leaders in Philly who they consider the head of their party.From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Josh Shapiro to no one, we asked primary voters and Democratic leaders in Philly who they think is the face of the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPhilly Democratic strategist has a Tesla destroyed to protest Musk and MAGAAs they smashed the Tesla, people cheered, venomously cursed Elon Musk, then — unexpectedly — chanted, “Go, Birds,” as though proving that any occasion is worth celebrating the Eagles.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPhilly Democratic strategist has a Tesla destroyed to protest Musk and MAGAAs they smashed the Tesla, people cheered, venomously cursed Elon Musk, then — unexpectedly — chanted, “Go, Birds,” as though proving that any occasion is worth celebrating the Eagles.
PennsylvaniaLegal battle looms as Bucks commissioners reject sheriff’s alliance with ICEThe commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a resolution asserting their authority and that entering into a cooperative agreement with ICE “is not an appropriate use of Bucks County taxpayer resources."
PennsylvaniaLegal battle looms as Bucks commissioners reject sheriff’s alliance with ICEThe commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a resolution asserting their authority and that entering into a cooperative agreement with ICE “is not an appropriate use of Bucks County taxpayer resources."
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania Democrats Scanlon and Dean warn about cuts to Medicaid in marathon hearing on Trump-backed billScanlon’s district has already absorbed a blow, losing Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which had been Delaware County’s essential healthcare facilities.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania Democrats Scanlon and Dean warn about cuts to Medicaid in marathon hearing on Trump-backed billScanlon’s district has already absorbed a blow, losing Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which had been Delaware County’s essential healthcare facilities.
![Jes Lackey, from Emmaus, Pa., participated in the FUBAR PAC Car Smash on Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia. The group destroyed a Tesla to “demonstrate exactly what Elon and DOGE [are] doing to veterans benefits, Medicaid and Social Security,” according to the FUBAR PAC ActBlue contribution site.](https://www.sinomn.com/resizer/v2/VJLAILFOCVCQVJ7L64HNFOSUJY.jpg?auth=e7fe44060efb0a619d88f2099b1e56d2287e29c3e1a480dcbdd7548ee7f59fc7&width=760&height=507&smart=true)
