In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers
In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania after his first year brought a highway collapse, a budget stalemate and friction with allies and adversaries as he navigated the battleground state's political divides.
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers moving poem at Mayor Cherelle Parker’s inauguration
"Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph introduces Philadelphia's first female mayor with an emotional poem during the inauguration ceremony Tuesday.
Feds accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid NJ businessman
Federal authorities are accusing U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing a member of the Qatari royal family to a New Jersey businessman seeking investments in a real estate project.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
Fox News to host Trump town hall with Bret Baier, Martha MacCallum ahead of Iowa caucuses
Former President Donald Trump will join Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum for a live Fox News Channel town hall event on January 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Philadelphia's 100th Mayor: Cherelle Parker vows to bring 'sense of lawfulness' as city's first female mayor
Cherelle Parker has officially made history, becoming Philadelphia's 100th mayor and the first woman to ever take on the leadership role for the city.
New laws now in effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as 2024 begins
Here's a look at the new bills signed into law for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware for 2024:
Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about depression treatment would end his political career
Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations" about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake" and sought treatment for depression.
Mayor Jim Kenney shares parting message on final day in office: 'Thank you, Philadelphia'
New Year's Eve marks Jim Kenney's final day as mayor of the City of Philadelphia, with a new leader ready to take on the role in the New Year.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024
With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Remembering the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Recalling the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of celebrities and influential people in 2023.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
New Philadelphia Fire Commissioner, public safety director named under Cherelle Parker: ‘New role, new title’
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named her picks for Chief Public Safety Director and Acting Fire Commissioner representing the city of Philadelphia.
Lauren Boebert switches congressional districts after scandal rocks faithful supporters
Rep. Lauren Boebert is leaving her district following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
Former Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl dead at 88
Herb Kohl, former Wisconsin Senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died at age 88.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel named managing director under Cherelle Parker
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker named Adam Thiel as her managing director during a press conference Tuesday, stating he will begin his new role next week.
Ohio miscarriage case: State prosecutor says criminal charge against woman can't be dropped
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
Congress passes few laws, punishes colleagues creating more work to do in 2024
While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.