Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Democratic Primary Debate on FOX 29

Seven Democratic candidates for Mayor of Philadelphia are facing off in a 90-minute-long LIVE debate, hosted at Temple University, where they will field questions on the most pressing issues for Philadelphians. Here's what you need to know on when and how to watch.

Pennsylvania judge dismisses latest GOP mail ballot lawsuit

A Pennsylvania judge is dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee that had sought to prevent counties from helping voters ensure their ballots count by fixing minor, technical errors on mail-in ballot envelopes.

Gun violence to bring hearing, rally to Pennsylvania Capitol

Anti-gun violence advocates will rally for tighter gun control in Pennsylvania, where a politically divided government has fought firearms policy to a virtual standstill for decades.

Pennsylvania school allies criticize Shapiro’s budget plan

Lawyers for the districts that won a landmark school funding court case in Pennsylvania say that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal falls short of the money commitments that are needed to help the state’s poorest districts.

Senate OKs Shapiro picks for attorney general, police chief

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nominees for attorney general and state police commissioner received unanimous approval from Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate.

Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel quits amid sex harassment allegations

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is quitting the Legislature, a week after a union lobbyist accused him by name of having sexually harassed her four years ago.

Report: Pennsylvania Legislature's spending, surplus jumped last year

A new report says the Pennsylvania Legislature’s spending on lawmaker salaries and other expenses rose last year, and its surplus also grew to a record $261 million.

Shapiro's 1st Pennsylvania budget stresses schools, reserves

Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a hefty an increase in aid to Pennsylvania’s schools in his first budget he's delivering to the Legislature.

You Decide: The role of gun violence in the race for Philadelphia's next mayor

With the primary election for Philadelphia's next mayor just months away, the number of candidates throwing their hats in the ring continues to grow.

Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel won't quit amid sexual misconduct claim

Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel, accused of sexual harassment, says he's not resigning but plans to enter inpatient treatment of some kind.

With court win, Pennsylvania schools want plan, down payment

When Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils his first budget next week, poor districts that won a landmark school-funding lawsuit want him to propose a significant down payment and a plan to overhaul how the state pays for K-12 education.

Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week

The top Republican in Pennsylvania's Democrat-controlled House is warning of potential chaos when state lawmakers reconvene next week, six weeks after they elected a speaker and left the Capitol without doing any other business.

Pennsylvania Sen. Casey undergoes prostate cancer surgery

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday; it was successful and he expects to return to a “normal schedule” after recovery, his office said.

Former city council member David Oh announces candidacy for Philadelphia mayor

"As Philadelphia’s next mayor, I will work tirelessly to lead the charge in resolving the dilemmas impacting our quality of life by overhauling our policies with bold and decisive action," Oh said. "My actions will show how much I love our city and its people."

Court won't force Pennsylvania to release election records

A Pennsylvania appellate court won't order Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to produce records on voters and election systems sought by Republican lawmakers in a quest inspired by former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.