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How Cherelle Parker’s ‘village’ made a path to victory | Analysis
Looking at the crowd of orange shirts Tuesday, Democrat Cherelle Parker said 'This right here, these are my people.'
A guide to the gatekeepers: Here’s who’s running the most powerful committees in Harrisburg
Out of the 50 legislative committees in the General Assembly, 41 of them have new majority chairs this year
Here’s how Philly’s mayoral hopefuls would support city’s creative and cultural economy
The candidates made their pitches during a debate last week at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Shapiro, citing the importance of public safety, stops by PEMA HQ for first state agency visit
By Justin Sweitzer Gov. Josh Shapiro visited employees at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Wednesday, telling them and a handful of reporters he was there to reaffirm his commitment to public safety and emergency preparedness as he settles into office. PEMA was the first agency that Shapiro has visited since taking the oath of office […]
Pa. Court rules state House special elections will be held on Feb. 7
Amid the uncertainty in the state House, Pennsylvanians got a bit of clarity Friday.
A timeline of Pa. Rep. Scott Perry’s texts following the 2020 election | Analysis
Perry’s texts with former a former Trump White House official Mark Meadows are heavy with baseless conspiracy theories.
Allegheny County is moving ahead with special elections for vacant state House seats
A spokesperson said the county will hold elections in February barring any court decisions.
Krasner hits GOP in post-impeachment presser
The DA and Philly officials criticized the impeachment effort and called it an effort to ‘silence’ voters.
Inside Pa.’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights,’ which critics are calling homophobic
The legislation would place limits on teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity in younger grades.
Internal polls show ‘tight race’ in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District
Polling from Republicans and Democrats underscore the competitive nature of the NEPA district.
What is Gab? A look at the far-right social media platform backing Doug Mastriano
It’s been referred to as a “haven” for white supremacists and neo-Nazis. It’s been linked to Pennsylvania’s Republican gubernatorial nominee, state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who has paid the platform for advertising. And it has been the focus of ire from state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the state’s Jewish Democratic nominee for governor, who has criticized his opponent for courting “antisemitic, racist, alt-right extremists” on the platform.
Pa. Sen. Toomey faces heat from Jon Stewart, veterans over burn pit legislation
The legislation would have expanded health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic material.