Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority

All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.

Pennsylvania voters retain 3 Democratic Supreme Court judges, AP projects

Pennsylvanians have voted to retain all three justices on the state Supreme Court that were up for retention this election cycle – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty - according to the Associated Press. 

Live Election Results: Philadelphia DA, Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention updates

All eyes locally are on the Philadelphia district attorney's race between incumbent Larry Krasner, and former municipal judge and military vet Pat Dugan. Statewide focus is on the retention vote for three Supreme Court judges.

Who's running for retention on the PA Supreme Court?

On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on the retention of three justices who have sat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court since 2015 – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty. But who are they?

PA's Supreme Court retention races: why they matter

On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on the retention of three justices who have sat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court since 2015 – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty.

Pennsylvania 2025 voting guide: When, where and how to vote

Pennsylvania voters will head to the polls in less than two weeks to cast their ballots in both state and local races.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro releasing memoir in January

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Pennsylvania voters to decide if 3 Supreme Court justices should keep their seats

Pennsylvania voters will decide whether three state Supreme Court justices — all Democrats — should keep their seats on a court that has been at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.

Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of Black Doctors Consortium, announces run for congress

Dr. Ala Stanford, a Philadelphia physician who founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for congress.

Uber offers free rides to seniors amid SEPTA cuts

Uber has partnered with local nonprofits in order to help Philly seniors get around amid SEPTA cuts.

Republican Stacy Garrity launches bid to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026

Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid in 2026.

SEPTA prepares for service cuts as riders prepare for 'catastrophic' impacts

As Pennsylvania lawmakers stall on passing a state budget, SEPTA is now preparing for service cuts that kick in a month from now on August 24, which also happens to be a day before the first day of school for Philadelphia.

US Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he won't run for reelection

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he won't seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat, capping a career in public office that stretches back 45 years.

Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts

Gov. Josh Shapiro is warning that cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania, hundreds of thousands of people losing access to the program and more rural hospitals shutting their doors.

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana

Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that has passed the state House on Wednesday.

Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports

Pennsylvania’s state Senate is backing a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels.

Pennsylvania mail-in ballots don't need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules

A federal judge says enforcing the requirement that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots include an accurate exterior envelope date violates the federal Constitution.