Philadelphia mayoral primary candidates make final campaign pitches
Candidates in Philadelphia’s Democratic primary for mayor stumped for last minute support on the eve of election day.
Candidates in Philadelphia’s Democratic primary for mayor stumped for last minute support on the eve of election day.
Pennsylvania's mail-in voting law gets beaten up on GOP campaign trail
Election integrity and Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law are prominent subjects in the state’s Republican primary contest for an open state Supreme Court seat, as Donald Trump continues to baselessly claim that the 2020 election was stolen.
Election integrity and Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law are prominent subjects in the state’s Republican primary contest for an open state Supreme Court seat, as Donald Trump continues to baselessly claim that the 2020 election was stolen.
Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary pits moderates against progressives
The Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor has become a battle between progressives and moderates, with no clear front-runner in sight. Because the nation's sixth-largest city is heavily Democratic, Tuesday's election will likely determine who the next leader will be.
The Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor has become a battle between progressives and moderates, with no clear front-runner in sight. Because the nation's sixth-largest city is heavily Democratic, Tuesday's election will likely determine who the next leader will be.
Biden endorses Democrat in special election with Pennsylvania House control at stake
A Democrat running for a vacant seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is getting President Joe Biden’s endorsement.
A Democrat running for a vacant seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is getting President Joe Biden’s endorsement.
What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Pennsylvania primary election
An off-year election in Pennsylvania Tuesday could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year's races for White House and Congress.
An off-year election in Pennsylvania Tuesday could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year's races for White House and Congress.
Razor-thin race in Philadelphia's Democratic Primary Election enters final week
The hotly contested race for who will represent the democratic ticket in Philadelphia's mayoral election has entered its homestretch, and candidate are making one final push to sway voters.
The hotly contested race for who will represent the democratic ticket in Philadelphia's mayoral election has entered its homestretch, and candidate are making one final push to sway voters.
Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs
Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week.
Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week.
Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House
The narrowly divided Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved it on a vote of 102 to 99, with nearly all of the “yes” votes being cast by Democrats.
The narrowly divided Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved it on a vote of 102 to 99, with nearly all of the “yes” votes being cast by Democrats.
Philadelphia mayoral race homes in on city crime policies
Mayoral candidates are advocating for approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime" Republican rhetoric.
Mayoral candidates are advocating for approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime" Republican rhetoric.
Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
A bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, the first time similar legislation has advanced this far after yearslong efforts by Democrats, though it faces strong headwinds in the Republican-controlled Senate.
A bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, the first time similar legislation has advanced this far after yearslong efforts by Democrats, though it faces strong headwinds in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban safe injection sites
Pennsylvania's state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ban so-called safe injection sites, after Philadelphia became the center of a legal battle over opening safe havens where opioid users could legally inject heroin and other drugs under supervision as a way to reduce overdoses.
Pennsylvania's state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ban so-called safe injection sites, after Philadelphia became the center of a legal battle over opening safe havens where opioid users could legally inject heroin and other drugs under supervision as a way to reduce overdoses.
City groups push to increase voter registration ahead of Philadelphia's democratic primary
Last call for voter registration ahead of the democratic mayoral primary was on Monday in Philadelphia, days after a bipartisan poll showed a near dead heat in the race for mayor.
Last call for voter registration ahead of the democratic mayoral primary was on Monday in Philadelphia, days after a bipartisan poll showed a near dead heat in the race for mayor.
Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Polling data reveals 'statistical tie' among some candidates
The poll, commissioned by the Committee of Seventy, interviewed 1,500 adults in Philadelphia by phone and text between April 21 and April 25, showing a "statistical tie" among some candidates.
The poll, commissioned by the Committee of Seventy, interviewed 1,500 adults in Philadelphia by phone and text between April 21 and April 25, showing a "statistical tie" among some candidates.
Pennsylvania aims to expand breast cancer screenings
Pennsylvania lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that they say will save lives by helping patients diagnose breast cancer more quickly.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that they say will save lives by helping patients diagnose breast cancer more quickly.
Gun control measures advance in Pennsylvania state House
Democrats advanced four gun-control bills in Pennsylvania's state House of Representatives on Wednesday, after years of a virtual standstill on legislation amid a politically divided government.
Democrats advanced four gun-control bills in Pennsylvania's state House of Representatives on Wednesday, after years of a virtual standstill on legislation amid a politically divided government.
Non-partisan group polling Philadelphia democrats by phone to find mayoral race front runner
Registered Democrats living in Philadelphia should expect a call or text over the next several days from a national polling firm that's trying to find a front-runner in the city's hotly-contested mayoral race.
Registered Democrats living in Philadelphia should expect a call or text over the next several days from a national polling firm that's trying to find a front-runner in the city's hotly-contested mayoral race.
Group backing Jeff Brown's mayoral run agrees to halt spending on campaign amid collusion allegations
An outside political group raising millions in support of mayoral candidate Jeff Brown has agreed it will not spend any more money to impact Philadelphia’s campaign for mayor.
An outside political group raising millions in support of mayoral candidate Jeff Brown has agreed it will not spend any more money to impact Philadelphia’s campaign for mayor.
Bud Shuster, former Pennsylvania congressman, dies at 91
Former Congressman Bud Shuster, an influential Republican who strongly backed transportation projects but once ran afoul of ethics guidelines, has died at 91.
Former Congressman Bud Shuster, an influential Republican who strongly backed transportation projects but once ran afoul of ethics guidelines, has died at 91.
Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Chester activists push back against controversial comments on trash hauling
Residents and environmental activists gathered Friday at a Chester park to denounce the controversial words spoken by Philadelphia mayoral candidate Jeff Brown during Tuesday night's debate.
Residents and environmental activists gathered Friday at a Chester park to denounce the controversial words spoken by Philadelphia mayoral candidate Jeff Brown during Tuesday night's debate.
Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Blowback from debate comment on Philly's trash in Chester continues
A question and answer at Tuesday night's mayoral debate regarding Philly trash going to Chester has been the talk of the region for nearly 48 hours, raising eyebrows regarding candidate Jeff Brown's statement.
A question and answer at Tuesday night's mayoral debate regarding Philly trash going to Chester has been the talk of the region for nearly 48 hours, raising eyebrows regarding candidate Jeff Brown's statement.