Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman remains in hospital, undergoing tests
The senator's communications director says doctors are running tests and kept him overnight at George Washington University Hospital for observation.
The senator's communications director says doctors are running tests and kept him overnight at George Washington University Hospital for observation.
Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, end GOP rule
Democrats have won control of the Pennsylvania House by sweeping three special elections, gaining new power in an important swing state.
Democrats have won control of the Pennsylvania House by sweeping three special elections, gaining new power in an important swing state.
Special elections in Pittsburgh could end Pennsylvania House impasse
Pittsburgh-area voters are participating in special elections to fill three vacancies in the state House of Representatives.
Pittsburgh-area voters are participating in special elections to fill three vacancies in the state House of Representatives.
Democrats endorse Philadelphia judge McCaffery for seat on state's high court
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party is endorsing an appellate court judge from Philadelphia, Daniel McCaffery, to be the party’s nominee for an open state Supreme Court seat in this year’s election.
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party is endorsing an appellate court judge from Philadelphia, Daniel McCaffery, to be the party’s nominee for an open state Supreme Court seat in this year’s election.
Lawmakers appeal ruling on legality of impeaching Philly DA
Republican state lawmakers are filing an appeal that seeks to overturn a lower court’s decision on whether articles of impeachment filed November 2022 against a progressive Philadelphia prosecutor met legal standards.
Republican state lawmakers are filing an appeal that seeks to overturn a lower court’s decision on whether articles of impeachment filed November 2022 against a progressive Philadelphia prosecutor met legal standards.
Philadelphia mayoral candidates debate solutions to city's gun violence crisis
Several candidates running for Mayor of Philadelphia held a debate on gun violence Thursday night at St. Joseph’s University.
Several candidates running for Mayor of Philadelphia held a debate on gun violence Thursday night at St. Joseph’s University.
Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th governor of Pennsylvania
The 49-year-old Shapiro took office Tuesday with more experience in state government than any recent predecessors.
The 49-year-old Shapiro took office Tuesday with more experience in state government than any recent predecessors.
Shapiro hopes to rein in gun violence during time as Pennsylvania governor
The weekend before Josh Shapiro's inauguration as Pennsylvania governor, he called out the “absolutely unacceptable” level of gun violence plaguing the Keystone State but offered scant details on his plans to curtail the bloodshed.
The weekend before Josh Shapiro's inauguration as Pennsylvania governor, he called out the “absolutely unacceptable” level of gun violence plaguing the Keystone State but offered scant details on his plans to curtail the bloodshed.
Court splits on legality of move to impeach Philadelphia DA
A panel of Pennsylvania state judges is divided over whether a Republican-led effort to impeach and seek to remove Philadelphia’s progressive prosecutor meets legal standards.
A panel of Pennsylvania state judges is divided over whether a Republican-led effort to impeach and seek to remove Philadelphia’s progressive prosecutor meets legal standards.
Pennsylvania governor tops state record of pardons granted
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has more than doubled the number of pardons granted by any governor in the state before him, with a quarter of the pardons being for non-violent marijuana offenses.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has more than doubled the number of pardons granted by any governor in the state before him, with a quarter of the pardons being for non-violent marijuana offenses.
City leaders outline 2023 goals as Mayor Kenney enters final year in office
Mayor Jim Kenney is pledging to tackle the city’s most daunting challenges as he enters the final year of his two terms in office.
Mayor Jim Kenney is pledging to tackle the city’s most daunting challenges as he enters the final year of his two terms in office.
Arkoosh to lead Shapiro's sprawling human services agency
Dr. Val Arkoosh, an anesthesiologist who led Pennsylvania’s third-most populous county through the pandemic, will be nominated to lead the sprawling Department of Human Services under the incoming Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro.
Dr. Val Arkoosh, an anesthesiologist who led Pennsylvania’s third-most populous county through the pandemic, will be nominated to lead the sprawling Department of Human Services under the incoming Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro.
Senate delays DA Larry Krasner's impeachment trial amid court case
Pennsylvania’s state Senate is postponing a trial seeking to remove Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney on the heels of a court ruling that said the impeachment articles don’t meet the constitutionally required standard.
Pennsylvania’s state Senate is postponing a trial seeking to remove Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney on the heels of a court ruling that said the impeachment articles don’t meet the constitutionally required standard.
Shapiro taps Lower Merion superintendent to be education secretary
A school superintendent who won Pennsylvania superintendent of the year and has experience in both wealthy and poor districts will be Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s nominee for secretary of education.
A school superintendent who won Pennsylvania superintendent of the year and has experience in both wealthy and poor districts will be Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s nominee for secretary of education.
New Pennsylvania speaker wants 'work group' after slow session start
The man who was a surprise choice last week to become speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is canceling sessions for the rest of the week after failing to reach a deal on his primary legislative priority.
The man who was a surprise choice last week to become speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is canceling sessions for the rest of the week after failing to reach a deal on his primary legislative priority.
Former Philadelphia official Al Schmidt picked for key elections post in Pennsylvania
A former Philadelphia election official who has told of enduring death threats whipped up by Donald Trump for defending the city’s 2020 vote-counting against the former president’s lies will be nominated for the top election administration post in Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s administration.
A former Philadelphia election official who has told of enduring death threats whipped up by Donald Trump for defending the city’s 2020 vote-counting against the former president’s lies will be nominated for the top election administration post in Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s administration.
Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes
Rep. Mark Rozzi was elected speaker by a vote of 115-85 after Republicans were unable to convert a two-seat majority into a vote to retain control of the chamber.
Rep. Mark Rozzi was elected speaker by a vote of 115-85 after Republicans were unable to convert a two-seat majority into a vote to retain control of the chamber.
Kim Ward begins brief Pennsylvania lieutenant governor term as Fetterman goes
Kim Ward, Pennsylvania’s ranking state senator, has ascended to the job of state lieutenant governor. That happened Tuesday, when Democrat John Fetterman resigned minutes before he was sworn in to office as the state’s newest U.S. senator.
Kim Ward, Pennsylvania’s ranking state senator, has ascended to the job of state lieutenant governor. That happened Tuesday, when Democrat John Fetterman resigned minutes before he was sworn in to office as the state’s newest U.S. senator.
Pennsylvania certifies election results after recount delay
Pennsylvania’s top elections official is fully certifying results from the November vote after recount petitions in some counties delayed the process.
Pennsylvania’s top elections official is fully certifying results from the November vote after recount petitions in some counties delayed the process.
On a new map, Pennsylvania elects most diverse assembly ever
When map drawers reimaged the boundaries of Pennsylvania's 2532 legislative districts, they did it with an eye on the state's growing racial and ethnic minorities. Now, Pennsylvania has what officials say is the most diverse incoming class of lawmakers in state history.
When map drawers reimaged the boundaries of Pennsylvania's 2532 legislative districts, they did it with an eye on the state's growing racial and ethnic minorities. Now, Pennsylvania has what officials say is the most diverse incoming class of lawmakers in state history.