Pennsylvania PoliticsBalloon releases are key to Philadelphia’s grieving process. What happens if state lawmakers ban them?Pennsylvania could join a handful of other states that have banned balloon releases over environmental concerns in recent years.
Pennsylvania PoliticsBalloon releases are key to Philadelphia’s grieving process. What happens if state lawmakers ban them?Pennsylvania could join a handful of other states that have banned balloon releases over environmental concerns in recent years.
PennsylvaniaThe SEPTA special prosecutor hasn’t taken on a single case. Two Pa. Republicans want to create another one for crimes against first responders.
PennsylvaniaThe SEPTA special prosecutor hasn’t taken on a single case. Two Pa. Republicans want to create another one for crimes against first responders.
PoliticsJosh Shapiro says ‘people will suffer’ and Pa. Republicans have mixed views of Trump’s tariff plan
PoliticsJosh Shapiro says ‘people will suffer’ and Pa. Republicans have mixed views of Trump’s tariff plan
PoliticsU.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie bucked his party on allowing new parents in Congress to vote by proxyMackenzie, who has a nearly 1-year-old son, said his work in the Pennsylvania statehouse creating a maternal mortality review committee helped inform him on what new mothers and parents go through.
PoliticsU.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie bucked his party on allowing new parents in Congress to vote by proxyMackenzie, who has a nearly 1-year-old son, said his work in the Pennsylvania statehouse creating a maternal mortality review committee helped inform him on what new mothers and parents go through.
Crime & JusticeThree officials in Delco who used voter fraud to try to swing a mayoral election have pleaded guiltyMd Nural Hasan, a Millbourne Borough Council member, conspired with two other officials to try and get himself elected mayor in 2021.
Crime & JusticeThree officials in Delco who used voter fraud to try to swing a mayoral election have pleaded guiltyMd Nural Hasan, a Millbourne Borough Council member, conspired with two other officials to try and get himself elected mayor in 2021.
EducationA judge kicked Lower Merion's school board president off the ballot after financial disclosure omissionsKerry Sautner did not respond to several mandatory questions in her nomination petition. A judge ruled that she cannot be on the May Democratic primary ballot.
EducationA judge kicked Lower Merion's school board president off the ballot after financial disclosure omissionsKerry Sautner did not respond to several mandatory questions in her nomination petition. A judge ruled that she cannot be on the May Democratic primary ballot.
ElectionsFederal judge rules undated Pa. ballots must be counted, finding state requirement unconstitutionalA federal judge ruled undated ballots must be counted, finding Pennsylvania's state law unconstitutional. Republicans are likely to appeal.
ElectionsFederal judge rules undated Pa. ballots must be counted, finding state requirement unconstitutionalA federal judge ruled undated ballots must be counted, finding Pennsylvania's state law unconstitutional. Republicans are likely to appeal.
PennsylvaniaHow will switch to all-digital Social Security payments affect Pennsylvanians?Can a seamless changeover from Social Security paper checks to digital banking be accomplished in six months?
PennsylvaniaHow will switch to all-digital Social Security payments affect Pennsylvanians?Can a seamless changeover from Social Security paper checks to digital banking be accomplished in six months?
PoliticsFetterman and McCormick cancel joint appearance in PittsburghThe event, to promote a book authored by McCormick and his wife, had already been relocated after activists said they would show up to protest.
PoliticsFetterman and McCormick cancel joint appearance in PittsburghThe event, to promote a book authored by McCormick and his wife, had already been relocated after activists said they would show up to protest.
ObituariesMarie A. Lederer, retired Pa. state representative and volunteer, has died at 97She was the subcommittee chair on arts and entertainment for the state’s Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, and a member of the Health and Human Services, and Urban Affairs Committees.
ObituariesMarie A. Lederer, retired Pa. state representative and volunteer, has died at 97She was the subcommittee chair on arts and entertainment for the state’s Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, and a member of the Health and Human Services, and Urban Affairs Committees.
EducationWest Chester’s new president vows to take the university from ‘almost awesome’ to ‘awesome’ amid tumultuous time in higher education On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.
EducationWest Chester’s new president vows to take the university from ‘almost awesome’ to ‘awesome’ amid tumultuous time in higher education On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.
Pennsylvania PoliticsGarrity-Mastriano 2026? Doug Mastriano floats teaming up with Stacy Garrity to beat Dan Meuser in GOP primary for Pa. governorAs Republicans line up to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026, Mastriano said he thinks the ticket would be “unbeatable.”
Pennsylvania PoliticsGarrity-Mastriano 2026? Doug Mastriano floats teaming up with Stacy Garrity to beat Dan Meuser in GOP primary for Pa. governorAs Republicans line up to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026, Mastriano said he thinks the ticket would be “unbeatable.”
BusinessFederal layoffs hit Philadelphia. Here’s what happened next for workers. President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have set out to shrink the federal workforce as they cut costs.
BusinessFederal layoffs hit Philadelphia. Here’s what happened next for workers. President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have set out to shrink the federal workforce as they cut costs.
EducationParents of trans Colonial athlete speak out against PIAA rule change: ‘Having her play sports with males would be cruel’The parents of a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School student spoke out against a rule change barring their child and other transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.
EducationParents of trans Colonial athlete speak out against PIAA rule change: ‘Having her play sports with males would be cruel’The parents of a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School student spoke out against a rule change barring their child and other transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. experts say Trump’s executive order on elections is dangerous, but unlikely to take effect After spending years making false claims about election fraud and rampant non-citizen voting, Trump issued an executive order Tuesday imposing "proof of citizenship" requirements for voters.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. experts say Trump’s executive order on elections is dangerous, but unlikely to take effect After spending years making false claims about election fraud and rampant non-citizen voting, Trump issued an executive order Tuesday imposing "proof of citizenship" requirements for voters.
PoliticsTwo Pa. lawmakers avoid questioning Tulsi Gabbard about group chat leak controversyThree Pennsylvania lawmakers were given the opportunity to question Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe Wednesday.
PoliticsTwo Pa. lawmakers avoid questioning Tulsi Gabbard about group chat leak controversyThree Pennsylvania lawmakers were given the opportunity to question Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe Wednesday.
EducationKhalid Mumin, who led the Pa. education department and Lower Merion schools, is returning to ReadingMumin was superintendent of the Lower Merion School District for a little more than a year before being tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January 2023.
EducationKhalid Mumin, who led the Pa. education department and Lower Merion schools, is returning to ReadingMumin was superintendent of the Lower Merion School District for a little more than a year before being tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January 2023.
NewsShapiro admin asks USDA to reconsider $13 million in cuts to Pennsylvania food banks Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday his administration would appeal the Trump administration's decision to cut funds to local food banks to purchase food from farmers.
NewsShapiro admin asks USDA to reconsider $13 million in cuts to Pennsylvania food banks Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday his administration would appeal the Trump administration's decision to cut funds to local food banks to purchase food from farmers.