Local 98Gov. Shapiro says he didn’t tell a union to support a GOP nominee over a Democrat who criticized him. His top labor allies backed the Republican anyway.In the 2024 election, Shapiro’s top labor allies backed GOP nominee Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland for state treasurer. Shapiro chose not to weigh in.Gillian McGoldrick PPA chief Richard Lazer could be the next CEO of Philly’s portAndrew Seidman and Thomas Fitzgerald Gov. Josh Shapiro outraised likely GOP opponent Stacy Garrity 10-1 in the first quarter of 2026Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortChris Palmer Mayor Cherelle Parker’s campaign raised an eye-popping $1.7 million last year though she won’t face reelection until 2027 Sean Collins Walsh AdvertisementHere’s who is funding Philly’s crowded race for CongressThe race has yet to attract much money from political action committees or from donors outside the region. But that may change.Anna Orso and Joe Yerardi A federal judge denies Johnny Doc’s request to be released from prison early to help his ill wifeDougherty had filed emergency motions asking to be released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer Johnny Doc said his gravely ill wife is ‘entirely alone’ and without a caretaker as he again seeks to be released from prisonDougherty's wife, Cecilia, suffers from a debilitating brain injury, and has been left without a caregiver after her father died, his lawyer said in court filings.Chris Palmer Philly Housing Authority plans to lay off almost 300 workers in 2026The layoffs come as the authority is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan. Jake Blumgart The FOP is jumping into the sleepy Philly DA race at the 11th hour. Sort of.One day before Election Day, Republican Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan announced he has the support of the police union, which had avoided wading into the prosecutor's race for nearly a year.Anna Orso This year’s Wanamaker Light Show will offer beer, cocktails, and comfort foodBeginning Nov. 28, the Light Show will return to Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building, running six daily shows, from Wednesday to Sunday. On Dec. 12, the show will transition to seven daily shows.Mike Newall Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard More than $7 million has poured into the Pa. Supreme Court judicial retention election so farVoters on Nov. 4 will be asked to mark “yes” or “no” on whether each justice should be retained for another 10-year term, in what are usually sleepy off-year elections.Gillian McGoldrick and Joe Yerardi Johnny Doc wants to be released from prison early to help his gravely ill wife. Prosecutors oppose the request.Dougherty's attorney said if he isn't released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his wife, she'll die.Chris Palmer Days from SEPTA cuts, Gov. Josh Shapiro and unions amp the pressure for transit fundingShapiro visited SEPTA headquarters Sunday, as state lawmakers advance a bill funding transit and infrastructure projects. Thomas Fitzgerald Anti-Krasner ads funded by a super PAC hit the airwaves with just weeks left in Philly DA raceA new political group funded by Philadelphia unions and building industry leaders is bankrolling an advertising blitz to oppose District Attorney Larry Krasner.Anna Orso Ex-Councilmember Bobby Henon, convicted in union bribery case, is working as a Local 98 electricianIt’s a full-circle moment for Henon, who was an electrician earlier in his career and eventually rose up the ranks of IBEW Local 98.Sean Collins Walsh and Gillian McGoldrick Former City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.Chris Palmer and Julia Terruso BOGO Dog Night, Kyle Schwarber Bobbles, and retro gear for Phillies giveaways in 2025Here is the 2025 Phillies promotions, giveaways, and BOGO hot dog night schedule.Henry Savage Johnny Doc’s bribery conviction just cost his former union Local 98 another $25,000 in ethics finesThe penalties largely relate to John J. Dougherty’s failure to have registered as a lobbyist while seeking to to influence government officials.Chris Palmer See more storiesAdvertisement
Gov. Shapiro says he didn’t tell a union to support a GOP nominee over a Democrat who criticized him. His top labor allies backed the Republican anyway.In the 2024 election, Shapiro’s top labor allies backed GOP nominee Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland for state treasurer. Shapiro chose not to weigh in.Gillian McGoldrick
Gov. Shapiro says he didn’t tell a union to support a GOP nominee over a Democrat who criticized him. His top labor allies backed the Republican anyway.In the 2024 election, Shapiro’s top labor allies backed GOP nominee Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland for state treasurer. Shapiro chose not to weigh in.Gillian McGoldrick
Gov. Josh Shapiro outraised likely GOP opponent Stacy Garrity 10-1 in the first quarter of 2026Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch
Gov. Josh Shapiro outraised likely GOP opponent Stacy Garrity 10-1 in the first quarter of 2026Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch
A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortChris Palmer
A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortChris Palmer
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s campaign raised an eye-popping $1.7 million last year though she won’t face reelection until 2027 Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s campaign raised an eye-popping $1.7 million last year though she won’t face reelection until 2027 Sean Collins Walsh
Here’s who is funding Philly’s crowded race for CongressThe race has yet to attract much money from political action committees or from donors outside the region. But that may change.Anna Orso and Joe Yerardi
Here’s who is funding Philly’s crowded race for CongressThe race has yet to attract much money from political action committees or from donors outside the region. But that may change.Anna Orso and Joe Yerardi
A federal judge denies Johnny Doc’s request to be released from prison early to help his ill wifeDougherty had filed emergency motions asking to be released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
A federal judge denies Johnny Doc’s request to be released from prison early to help his ill wifeDougherty had filed emergency motions asking to be released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc said his gravely ill wife is ‘entirely alone’ and without a caretaker as he again seeks to be released from prisonDougherty's wife, Cecilia, suffers from a debilitating brain injury, and has been left without a caregiver after her father died, his lawyer said in court filings.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc said his gravely ill wife is ‘entirely alone’ and without a caretaker as he again seeks to be released from prisonDougherty's wife, Cecilia, suffers from a debilitating brain injury, and has been left without a caregiver after her father died, his lawyer said in court filings.Chris Palmer
Philly Housing Authority plans to lay off almost 300 workers in 2026The layoffs come as the authority is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan. Jake Blumgart
Philly Housing Authority plans to lay off almost 300 workers in 2026The layoffs come as the authority is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan. Jake Blumgart
The FOP is jumping into the sleepy Philly DA race at the 11th hour. Sort of.One day before Election Day, Republican Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan announced he has the support of the police union, which had avoided wading into the prosecutor's race for nearly a year.Anna Orso
The FOP is jumping into the sleepy Philly DA race at the 11th hour. Sort of.One day before Election Day, Republican Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan announced he has the support of the police union, which had avoided wading into the prosecutor's race for nearly a year.Anna Orso
This year’s Wanamaker Light Show will offer beer, cocktails, and comfort foodBeginning Nov. 28, the Light Show will return to Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building, running six daily shows, from Wednesday to Sunday. On Dec. 12, the show will transition to seven daily shows.Mike Newall
This year’s Wanamaker Light Show will offer beer, cocktails, and comfort foodBeginning Nov. 28, the Light Show will return to Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building, running six daily shows, from Wednesday to Sunday. On Dec. 12, the show will transition to seven daily shows.Mike Newall
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
More than $7 million has poured into the Pa. Supreme Court judicial retention election so farVoters on Nov. 4 will be asked to mark “yes” or “no” on whether each justice should be retained for another 10-year term, in what are usually sleepy off-year elections.Gillian McGoldrick and Joe Yerardi
More than $7 million has poured into the Pa. Supreme Court judicial retention election so farVoters on Nov. 4 will be asked to mark “yes” or “no” on whether each justice should be retained for another 10-year term, in what are usually sleepy off-year elections.Gillian McGoldrick and Joe Yerardi
Johnny Doc wants to be released from prison early to help his gravely ill wife. Prosecutors oppose the request.Dougherty's attorney said if he isn't released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his wife, she'll die.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc wants to be released from prison early to help his gravely ill wife. Prosecutors oppose the request.Dougherty's attorney said if he isn't released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his wife, she'll die.Chris Palmer
Days from SEPTA cuts, Gov. Josh Shapiro and unions amp the pressure for transit fundingShapiro visited SEPTA headquarters Sunday, as state lawmakers advance a bill funding transit and infrastructure projects. Thomas Fitzgerald
Days from SEPTA cuts, Gov. Josh Shapiro and unions amp the pressure for transit fundingShapiro visited SEPTA headquarters Sunday, as state lawmakers advance a bill funding transit and infrastructure projects. Thomas Fitzgerald
Anti-Krasner ads funded by a super PAC hit the airwaves with just weeks left in Philly DA raceA new political group funded by Philadelphia unions and building industry leaders is bankrolling an advertising blitz to oppose District Attorney Larry Krasner.Anna Orso
Anti-Krasner ads funded by a super PAC hit the airwaves with just weeks left in Philly DA raceA new political group funded by Philadelphia unions and building industry leaders is bankrolling an advertising blitz to oppose District Attorney Larry Krasner.Anna Orso
Ex-Councilmember Bobby Henon, convicted in union bribery case, is working as a Local 98 electricianIt’s a full-circle moment for Henon, who was an electrician earlier in his career and eventually rose up the ranks of IBEW Local 98.Sean Collins Walsh and Gillian McGoldrick
Ex-Councilmember Bobby Henon, convicted in union bribery case, is working as a Local 98 electricianIt’s a full-circle moment for Henon, who was an electrician earlier in his career and eventually rose up the ranks of IBEW Local 98.Sean Collins Walsh and Gillian McGoldrick
Former City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.Chris Palmer and Julia Terruso
Former City Councilmember Bobby Henon has been transferred from federal prison to a Philadelphia halfway house, attorney saysHenon had been serving his 3½-year prison sentence for bribery at a correctional institution in central Pennsylvania.Chris Palmer and Julia Terruso
BOGO Dog Night, Kyle Schwarber Bobbles, and retro gear for Phillies giveaways in 2025Here is the 2025 Phillies promotions, giveaways, and BOGO hot dog night schedule.Henry Savage
BOGO Dog Night, Kyle Schwarber Bobbles, and retro gear for Phillies giveaways in 2025Here is the 2025 Phillies promotions, giveaways, and BOGO hot dog night schedule.Henry Savage
Johnny Doc’s bribery conviction just cost his former union Local 98 another $25,000 in ethics finesThe penalties largely relate to John J. Dougherty’s failure to have registered as a lobbyist while seeking to to influence government officials.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc’s bribery conviction just cost his former union Local 98 another $25,000 in ethics finesThe penalties largely relate to John J. Dougherty’s failure to have registered as a lobbyist while seeking to to influence government officials.Chris Palmer
