DemocratsThe threat of a government shutdown rises as Democrats oppose Republicans’ short-term spending billDemocratic warned Republicans they will not support a measure that doesn’t address their concerns on the soaring cost of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump’s threat to target ‘radical left’ after Charlie Kirk killing raises fears he’s trying to silence foesChris Megerian, Lisa Mascaro and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press OpinionPolitical language panics are a distraction … or worseChad M. Topaz and Jude Higdon, For The Inquirer They talked about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. Now, they’re getting death threats.Ximena Conde and Brett Sholtis In court testimony, Bucks County sheriff insists controversial ICE partnership will not affect law-abiding residentsJeff Gammage and Katie Bernard AdvertisementThe future of redistricting in Pa. could be at stake in November’s Supreme Court raceThree Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are up for retention in November. The court has played a crucial role in redistricting battles over the last decade. Katie Bernard Mikie Sherrill accused Jack Ciattarelli of deceptively editing her remarks. He made the same argument last week.The Republican Governors Association is running an ad that suggests Mikie Sherrill wants to raise energy bills shortly after Jack Ciattarelli accused her of misrepresenting his own positions.Aliya Schneider A national Democratic group is getting involved in the Pa. Supreme Court retention elections Republicans in November are trying to break Democrats’ 5-2 majority on Pennsylvania's high court, which plays a critical role in redistricting. Sean Collins Walsh Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation“Our nation is broken,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said hours after the public killing of Charlie Kirk. It was a sobering acknowledgement that the violence reaches across the political divide in the U.S.Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Why there was no deal for SEPTA in Harrisburg after allIn an unremarkable end to months of debate over mass transit funding and a hardening Senate GOP position, Gov. Josh Shapiro told SEPTA there wouldn’t be a deal this year and to request capital funds.Gillian McGoldrick and Thomas Fitzgerald OpinionCharlie Kirk’s murder is a wake-up call for both the left and right: We need college free speechThe Utah campus assassination of a right-wing radical should spark a new movement for free speech ... for everyone.Will Bunch | Columnist David Hogg ‘considering getting involved’ in the race to succeed Dwight Evans in CongressThe Parkland High School shooting survivor said he is eying the 3rd Congressional District as part of his effort to fund new candidates through his group Leaders We Deserve.Aliya Schneider Political leaders in Pa. and N.J. from both sides of the aisle condemn deadly attack on Charlie KirkDemocrats and Republicans said political violence was unacceptable.Robert Moran OpinionFascists, wearing the skin of the Republican Party like a disguise, are playing autocracy chessWe’re in the meaty part of an “anocracy” — the unstable transition period between democracy and autocracy. Our last chance to save our democracy will be the 2026 midterms.Robert S. Nix, For The Inquirer OpinionThe real problem with that Hyundai raid in GA | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Yamiche Alcindor and Trump’s Black woman problem.Will Bunch | Columnist At Philly event, Pa. Supreme Court justices ask for 10 more years amid GOP campaign to oust themIn a rare public speaking event, Justices Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht, and Christine Donohue spoke about their work on the state Supreme Court as they face a GOP ouster campaign.Katie Bernard It’s official: SEPTA cuts will be reversed next week, following PennDot approval“I want to again emphasize that the one-time use of SEPTA’s capital assistance allocation is not a long-term or sustainable solution to SEPTA’s budget crisis,” PennDot Secretary Mike Carroll wrote.Gillian McGoldrick and Thomas Fitzgerald OpinionTrump called her ‘woke’ and ‘out of control.’ But N.J. Rep. LaMonica McIver was just doing her jobAfter watching and rewatching videos of what happened, I became incensed at the blatant disrespect shown by ICE agents toward the three Black elected officials charged with oversight of Delaney Hall.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist SEPTA sets date to restore service as the agency seeks permission to use capital fundsIn addition to rolling back service cuts, SEPTA will raise fares by 21.5%. Andrew Seidman, Abraham Gutman, and Gillian McGoldrick Small programs like rape crisis centers bear heavy burden of Pennsylvania’s state budget impasseSafety net programs across the commonwealth are laying off staff, cutting back services, or taking out loans.Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA See more storiesAdvertisement
The threat of a government shutdown rises as Democrats oppose Republicans’ short-term spending billDemocratic warned Republicans they will not support a measure that doesn’t address their concerns on the soaring cost of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.Kevin Freking, Associated Press
The threat of a government shutdown rises as Democrats oppose Republicans’ short-term spending billDemocratic warned Republicans they will not support a measure that doesn’t address their concerns on the soaring cost of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Trump’s threat to target ‘radical left’ after Charlie Kirk killing raises fears he’s trying to silence foesChris Megerian, Lisa Mascaro and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Trump’s threat to target ‘radical left’ after Charlie Kirk killing raises fears he’s trying to silence foesChris Megerian, Lisa Mascaro and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
OpinionPolitical language panics are a distraction … or worseChad M. Topaz and Jude Higdon, For The Inquirer
OpinionPolitical language panics are a distraction … or worseChad M. Topaz and Jude Higdon, For The Inquirer
They talked about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. Now, they’re getting death threats.Ximena Conde and Brett Sholtis
They talked about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. Now, they’re getting death threats.Ximena Conde and Brett Sholtis
In court testimony, Bucks County sheriff insists controversial ICE partnership will not affect law-abiding residentsJeff Gammage and Katie Bernard
In court testimony, Bucks County sheriff insists controversial ICE partnership will not affect law-abiding residentsJeff Gammage and Katie Bernard
The future of redistricting in Pa. could be at stake in November’s Supreme Court raceThree Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are up for retention in November. The court has played a crucial role in redistricting battles over the last decade. Katie Bernard
The future of redistricting in Pa. could be at stake in November’s Supreme Court raceThree Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are up for retention in November. The court has played a crucial role in redistricting battles over the last decade. Katie Bernard
Mikie Sherrill accused Jack Ciattarelli of deceptively editing her remarks. He made the same argument last week.The Republican Governors Association is running an ad that suggests Mikie Sherrill wants to raise energy bills shortly after Jack Ciattarelli accused her of misrepresenting his own positions.Aliya Schneider
Mikie Sherrill accused Jack Ciattarelli of deceptively editing her remarks. He made the same argument last week.The Republican Governors Association is running an ad that suggests Mikie Sherrill wants to raise energy bills shortly after Jack Ciattarelli accused her of misrepresenting his own positions.Aliya Schneider
A national Democratic group is getting involved in the Pa. Supreme Court retention elections Republicans in November are trying to break Democrats’ 5-2 majority on Pennsylvania's high court, which plays a critical role in redistricting. Sean Collins Walsh
A national Democratic group is getting involved in the Pa. Supreme Court retention elections Republicans in November are trying to break Democrats’ 5-2 majority on Pennsylvania's high court, which plays a critical role in redistricting. Sean Collins Walsh
Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation“Our nation is broken,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said hours after the public killing of Charlie Kirk. It was a sobering acknowledgement that the violence reaches across the political divide in the U.S.Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation“Our nation is broken,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said hours after the public killing of Charlie Kirk. It was a sobering acknowledgement that the violence reaches across the political divide in the U.S.Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
Why there was no deal for SEPTA in Harrisburg after allIn an unremarkable end to months of debate over mass transit funding and a hardening Senate GOP position, Gov. Josh Shapiro told SEPTA there wouldn’t be a deal this year and to request capital funds.Gillian McGoldrick and Thomas Fitzgerald
Why there was no deal for SEPTA in Harrisburg after allIn an unremarkable end to months of debate over mass transit funding and a hardening Senate GOP position, Gov. Josh Shapiro told SEPTA there wouldn’t be a deal this year and to request capital funds.Gillian McGoldrick and Thomas Fitzgerald
OpinionCharlie Kirk’s murder is a wake-up call for both the left and right: We need college free speechThe Utah campus assassination of a right-wing radical should spark a new movement for free speech ... for everyone.Will Bunch | Columnist
OpinionCharlie Kirk’s murder is a wake-up call for both the left and right: We need college free speechThe Utah campus assassination of a right-wing radical should spark a new movement for free speech ... for everyone.Will Bunch | Columnist
David Hogg ‘considering getting involved’ in the race to succeed Dwight Evans in CongressThe Parkland High School shooting survivor said he is eying the 3rd Congressional District as part of his effort to fund new candidates through his group Leaders We Deserve.Aliya Schneider
David Hogg ‘considering getting involved’ in the race to succeed Dwight Evans in CongressThe Parkland High School shooting survivor said he is eying the 3rd Congressional District as part of his effort to fund new candidates through his group Leaders We Deserve.Aliya Schneider
Political leaders in Pa. and N.J. from both sides of the aisle condemn deadly attack on Charlie KirkDemocrats and Republicans said political violence was unacceptable.Robert Moran
Political leaders in Pa. and N.J. from both sides of the aisle condemn deadly attack on Charlie KirkDemocrats and Republicans said political violence was unacceptable.Robert Moran
OpinionFascists, wearing the skin of the Republican Party like a disguise, are playing autocracy chessWe’re in the meaty part of an “anocracy” — the unstable transition period between democracy and autocracy. Our last chance to save our democracy will be the 2026 midterms.Robert S. Nix, For The Inquirer
OpinionFascists, wearing the skin of the Republican Party like a disguise, are playing autocracy chessWe’re in the meaty part of an “anocracy” — the unstable transition period between democracy and autocracy. Our last chance to save our democracy will be the 2026 midterms.Robert S. Nix, For The Inquirer
OpinionThe real problem with that Hyundai raid in GA | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Yamiche Alcindor and Trump’s Black woman problem.Will Bunch | Columnist
OpinionThe real problem with that Hyundai raid in GA | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Yamiche Alcindor and Trump’s Black woman problem.Will Bunch | Columnist
At Philly event, Pa. Supreme Court justices ask for 10 more years amid GOP campaign to oust themIn a rare public speaking event, Justices Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht, and Christine Donohue spoke about their work on the state Supreme Court as they face a GOP ouster campaign.Katie Bernard
At Philly event, Pa. Supreme Court justices ask for 10 more years amid GOP campaign to oust themIn a rare public speaking event, Justices Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht, and Christine Donohue spoke about their work on the state Supreme Court as they face a GOP ouster campaign.Katie Bernard
It’s official: SEPTA cuts will be reversed next week, following PennDot approval“I want to again emphasize that the one-time use of SEPTA’s capital assistance allocation is not a long-term or sustainable solution to SEPTA’s budget crisis,” PennDot Secretary Mike Carroll wrote.Gillian McGoldrick and Thomas Fitzgerald
It’s official: SEPTA cuts will be reversed next week, following PennDot approval“I want to again emphasize that the one-time use of SEPTA’s capital assistance allocation is not a long-term or sustainable solution to SEPTA’s budget crisis,” PennDot Secretary Mike Carroll wrote.Gillian McGoldrick and Thomas Fitzgerald
OpinionTrump called her ‘woke’ and ‘out of control.’ But N.J. Rep. LaMonica McIver was just doing her jobAfter watching and rewatching videos of what happened, I became incensed at the blatant disrespect shown by ICE agents toward the three Black elected officials charged with oversight of Delaney Hall.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
OpinionTrump called her ‘woke’ and ‘out of control.’ But N.J. Rep. LaMonica McIver was just doing her jobAfter watching and rewatching videos of what happened, I became incensed at the blatant disrespect shown by ICE agents toward the three Black elected officials charged with oversight of Delaney Hall.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
SEPTA sets date to restore service as the agency seeks permission to use capital fundsIn addition to rolling back service cuts, SEPTA will raise fares by 21.5%. Andrew Seidman, Abraham Gutman, and Gillian McGoldrick
SEPTA sets date to restore service as the agency seeks permission to use capital fundsIn addition to rolling back service cuts, SEPTA will raise fares by 21.5%. Andrew Seidman, Abraham Gutman, and Gillian McGoldrick
Small programs like rape crisis centers bear heavy burden of Pennsylvania’s state budget impasseSafety net programs across the commonwealth are laying off staff, cutting back services, or taking out loans.Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA
Small programs like rape crisis centers bear heavy burden of Pennsylvania’s state budget impasseSafety net programs across the commonwealth are laying off staff, cutting back services, or taking out loans.Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA
