Pennsylvania PoliticsGarrity-Mastriano 2026? Doug Mastriano floats teaming up with Stacy Garrity to beat Dan Meuser in GOP primary for Pa. governorAs Republicans line up to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026, Mastriano said he thinks the ticket would be “unbeatable.”
Pennsylvania PoliticsGarrity-Mastriano 2026? Doug Mastriano floats teaming up with Stacy Garrity to beat Dan Meuser in GOP primary for Pa. governorAs Republicans line up to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026, Mastriano said he thinks the ticket would be “unbeatable.”
Philadelphia PoliticsThe Philadelphia Parking Authority may soon launch an AI-powered system for automated ticketing of noisy automobiles
Philadelphia PoliticsThe Philadelphia Parking Authority may soon launch an AI-powered system for automated ticketing of noisy automobiles
NewsPhilly schools project a fiscal cliff, plan to spend $306 million in reserves to avoid classroom cuts and layoffs
NewsPhilly schools project a fiscal cliff, plan to spend $306 million in reserves to avoid classroom cuts and layoffs
Philadelphia PoliticsCommerce Director Alba Martinez is resigning from the Parker administration to produce a musical about Philly’s Latino communitiesAlba Martinez, who grew up in Puerto Rico, is Philadelphia’s first Latina commerce director and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ city officials in the city’s history.
Philadelphia PoliticsCommerce Director Alba Martinez is resigning from the Parker administration to produce a musical about Philly’s Latino communitiesAlba Martinez, who grew up in Puerto Rico, is Philadelphia’s first Latina commerce director and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ city officials in the city’s history.
PoliticsDave McCormick defended DOGE and Trump, and called Signal chat a ‘mistake,’ in first tele-town hallRepublicans, facing mounting pressure to publicly engage with constituents, have turned to telephone town halls.
PoliticsDave McCormick defended DOGE and Trump, and called Signal chat a ‘mistake,’ in first tele-town hallRepublicans, facing mounting pressure to publicly engage with constituents, have turned to telephone town halls.
Philadelphia PoliticsTrump’s HUD Secretary Scott Turner says Philly Council must ease building rules if Mayor Cherelle Parker is to achieve her housing goalTurner largely dodged questions about whether the Trump administration’s sweeping funding cuts are likely to affect PHA or Parker’s housing plan.
Philadelphia PoliticsTrump’s HUD Secretary Scott Turner says Philly Council must ease building rules if Mayor Cherelle Parker is to achieve her housing goalTurner largely dodged questions about whether the Trump administration’s sweeping funding cuts are likely to affect PHA or Parker’s housing plan.
New Jersey PoliticsThe battle for President Trump’s endorsement has reached new heights in the New Jersey GOP primary for governorJack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea each visited President Donald Trump in Bedminster last weekend.
New Jersey PoliticsThe battle for President Trump’s endorsement has reached new heights in the New Jersey GOP primary for governorJack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea each visited President Donald Trump in Bedminster last weekend.
ElectionsPatrick Dugan wants to cap his military and judicial career by becoming Philly’s top prosecutor. Can he win?Patrick Dugan has been branded the “tough-on-crime” candidate, and is straight from central casting. But those close to him say the tough guy exterior belies the empathy that has guided his life.
ElectionsPatrick Dugan wants to cap his military and judicial career by becoming Philly’s top prosecutor. Can he win?Patrick Dugan has been branded the “tough-on-crime” candidate, and is straight from central casting. But those close to him say the tough guy exterior belies the empathy that has guided his life.
National PoliticsTrump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenuesTo underscore his seriousness about the tariffs directive he signed, Trump said, “This is permanent.”
National PoliticsTrump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenuesTo underscore his seriousness about the tariffs directive he signed, Trump said, “This is permanent.”
Philadelphia PoliticsProperty tax bills would stay the same for most Philly homeowners next year under Mayor Parker’s budget planProperty owners who believe their assessments are inaccurate can file a formal appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes.
Philadelphia PoliticsProperty tax bills would stay the same for most Philly homeowners next year under Mayor Parker’s budget planProperty owners who believe their assessments are inaccurate can file a formal appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes.
EducationParents of trans Colonial athlete speak out against PIAA rule change: ‘Having her play sports with males would be cruel’The parents of a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School student spoke out against a rule change barring their child and other transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.
EducationParents of trans Colonial athlete speak out against PIAA rule change: ‘Having her play sports with males would be cruel’The parents of a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School student spoke out against a rule change barring their child and other transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. experts say Trump’s executive order on elections is dangerous, but unlikely to take effect After spending years making false claims about election fraud and rampant non-citizen voting, Trump issued an executive order Tuesday imposing "proof of citizenship" requirements for voters.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. experts say Trump’s executive order on elections is dangerous, but unlikely to take effect After spending years making false claims about election fraud and rampant non-citizen voting, Trump issued an executive order Tuesday imposing "proof of citizenship" requirements for voters.
ObituariesTyrone Smith, award-winning LGBTQ activist and AIDS awareness advocate, has died at 82 He helped establish the Impact organization in 1984 to address the needs of Black Philadelphians and cofounded Unity Inc. in 1989 and the Black Gay Men’s Leadership Council in 2005.
ObituariesTyrone Smith, award-winning LGBTQ activist and AIDS awareness advocate, has died at 82 He helped establish the Impact organization in 1984 to address the needs of Black Philadelphians and cofounded Unity Inc. in 1989 and the Black Gay Men’s Leadership Council in 2005.
PoliticsTwo Pa. lawmakers avoid questioning Tulsi Gabbard about group chat leak controversyThree Pennsylvania lawmakers were given the opportunity to question Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe Wednesday.
PoliticsTwo Pa. lawmakers avoid questioning Tulsi Gabbard about group chat leak controversyThree Pennsylvania lawmakers were given the opportunity to question Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe Wednesday.
EducationKhalid Mumin, who led the Pa. education department and Lower Merion schools, is returning to ReadingMumin was superintendent of the Lower Merion School District for a little more than a year before being tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January 2023.
EducationKhalid Mumin, who led the Pa. education department and Lower Merion schools, is returning to ReadingMumin was superintendent of the Lower Merion School District for a little more than a year before being tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January 2023.
BusinessPhilly Shipyard backs Trump plan to counter China shipbuilding — as critics fear supply chain disruptionsA Trump proposal to impose fees on Chinese vessels has faced resistance from an array of American businesses who say it would disrupt supply chains and increase costs.
BusinessPhilly Shipyard backs Trump plan to counter China shipbuilding — as critics fear supply chain disruptionsA Trump proposal to impose fees on Chinese vessels has faced resistance from an array of American businesses who say it would disrupt supply chains and increase costs.
National PoliticsCalls for Pete Hegseth to resign after full transcript of chat released; two Pa. lawmakers avoid pressing Tulsi Gabbard on leakThe full group chat of top Trump officials shows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailing plans for an airstrike in Yemen.
National PoliticsCalls for Pete Hegseth to resign after full transcript of chat released; two Pa. lawmakers avoid pressing Tulsi Gabbard on leakThe full group chat of top Trump officials shows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailing plans for an airstrike in Yemen.
Philadelphia PoliticsGrievances, hundreds of dollars, and accessibility: Two Philadelphia nonprofits navigate City Hall for a Spanish-language translatorThe city projects it will have spent at least $30,000 in translation services in 2024. A "vast amount" are from budget hearings and deliberations on the proposed, but failed, Market East Sixers arena.
Philadelphia PoliticsGrievances, hundreds of dollars, and accessibility: Two Philadelphia nonprofits navigate City Hall for a Spanish-language translatorThe city projects it will have spent at least $30,000 in translation services in 2024. A "vast amount" are from budget hearings and deliberations on the proposed, but failed, Market East Sixers arena.