Pennsylvania PoliticsMedicaid cuts could become an issue for these swing-district Pa. Republicans — and Democrats see an opportunityThe Democratic Party thinks it has an opportunity to win back seats in the 2026 election from House Republicans who voted for the "big beautiful bill."
Pennsylvania PoliticsMedicaid cuts could become an issue for these swing-district Pa. Republicans — and Democrats see an opportunityThe Democratic Party thinks it has an opportunity to win back seats in the 2026 election from House Republicans who voted for the "big beautiful bill."
National PoliticsPennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’
National PoliticsPennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight Evans
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight Evans
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
EducationWilliam Penn is borrowing money due to the delayed state budget. Other school districts may, too.School districts had to pass their own budgets but are stuck waiting on state funding while lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro continue to negotiate. Some districts will need to borrow to make ends meet.
EducationWilliam Penn is borrowing money due to the delayed state budget. Other school districts may, too.School districts had to pass their own budgets but are stuck waiting on state funding while lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro continue to negotiate. Some districts will need to borrow to make ends meet.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick, John Fetterman split votes as Senate passes Trump’s sweeping ‘big, beautiful bill’McCormick’s vote was critical to the bill’s passage in the chamber.
Pennsylvania PoliticsDave McCormick, John Fetterman split votes as Senate passes Trump’s sweeping ‘big, beautiful bill’McCormick’s vote was critical to the bill’s passage in the chamber.
Pennsylvania PoliticsFetterman said ‘I just want to go home’ as the Senate voted on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’“I’ve already missed our entire trip to the beach," Fetterman said as the Senate continues to debate President Donald Trump's budget bill.
Pennsylvania PoliticsFetterman said ‘I just want to go home’ as the Senate voted on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’“I’ve already missed our entire trip to the beach," Fetterman said as the Senate continues to debate President Donald Trump's budget bill.
Pennsylvania PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said he’s not sure SNAP will be able to exist in Pa. under President Trump’s megabillPennsylvania won't be able to afford the cost of federal food assistance if Trump's tax and spending plan becomes reality, Shapiro said.
Pennsylvania PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said he’s not sure SNAP will be able to exist in Pa. under President Trump’s megabillPennsylvania won't be able to afford the cost of federal food assistance if Trump's tax and spending plan becomes reality, Shapiro said.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. House Democrats are trying to close the Delaware loophole by coupling the proposal with no tax on tips and overtimeDemocrats in Harrisburg are pushing for an end to the corporate tax loophole as part of ongoing budget negotiations.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. House Democrats are trying to close the Delaware loophole by coupling the proposal with no tax on tips and overtimeDemocrats in Harrisburg are pushing for an end to the corporate tax loophole as part of ongoing budget negotiations.
Pennsylvania PoliticsU.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027The announcement sets up the potential for a crowded race to fill his seat in 2026.
Pennsylvania PoliticsU.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027The announcement sets up the potential for a crowded race to fill his seat in 2026.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania’s state budget will be late. Here’s what that means.Budget talks this year are especially challenging in the politically split legislature, as the state faces a $5.5 billion budget gap, with spending set to outpace revenue.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania’s state budget will be late. Here’s what that means.Budget talks this year are especially challenging in the politically split legislature, as the state faces a $5.5 billion budget gap, with spending set to outpace revenue.
Pennsylvania Politics‘I could not be quiet’: Why this top Pa. state senator spoke out early in support of the U.S. Steel dealNegotiating major international acquisitions is not in the job description for a Senate president pro tempore, but her personal connection to Pittsburgh's steel industry led her to fight for the deal.
Pennsylvania Politics‘I could not be quiet’: Why this top Pa. state senator spoke out early in support of the U.S. Steel dealNegotiating major international acquisitions is not in the job description for a Senate president pro tempore, but her personal connection to Pittsburgh's steel industry led her to fight for the deal.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania is one of 28 states in a legal limbo after SCOTUS birthright ruling. What happens now?Pennsylvania children of some immigrant couples could be 'stateless' without further court action if President Donald Trump's executive order takes effect in 30 days.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania is one of 28 states in a legal limbo after SCOTUS birthright ruling. What happens now?Pennsylvania children of some immigrant couples could be 'stateless' without further court action if President Donald Trump's executive order takes effect in 30 days.
Pennsylvania PoliticsProposed SNAP overhaul in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could cost Pa. $800 millionPennsylvania has one of the highest SNAP "error rates" of any state, which puts it on track to shoulder millions in additional funding costs should congressional changes pass.
Pennsylvania PoliticsProposed SNAP overhaul in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could cost Pa. $800 millionPennsylvania has one of the highest SNAP "error rates" of any state, which puts it on track to shoulder millions in additional funding costs should congressional changes pass.
Pennsylvania PoliticsTrump administration policies make it harder for seniors and others to call Social Security offices "The difficulty and confusion trying to reach local Social Security offices by phone raise emotional levels," a Philadelphia attorney said.
Pennsylvania PoliticsTrump administration policies make it harder for seniors and others to call Social Security offices "The difficulty and confusion trying to reach local Social Security offices by phone raise emotional levels," a Philadelphia attorney said.
TransportationSEPTA board approves budget that will slash nearly half its transit serviceOfficials say new state money could forestall some planned cuts. "We have to budget not on hope but on reality,” SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer has said.
TransportationSEPTA board approves budget that will slash nearly half its transit serviceOfficials say new state money could forestall some planned cuts. "We have to budget not on hope but on reality,” SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer has said.
EducationCongressional committee demands answers from Haverford College on its handling of antisemitism complaintsU.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R., Mich.) has demanded answers from Haverford President Wendy Raymond on discipline of faculty and students in relation to antisemitism complaints.
EducationCongressional committee demands answers from Haverford College on its handling of antisemitism complaintsU.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R., Mich.) has demanded answers from Haverford President Wendy Raymond on discipline of faculty and students in relation to antisemitism complaints.
Pennsylvania PoliticsHow a ballooning Medicaid program in Pa. is looming over state budget talks — no matter what federal lawmakers decideThe total cost of funding the state's department that administers Medicaid topped $55 billion last year including federal contributions, with the state covering $19 billion of the cost.
Pennsylvania PoliticsHow a ballooning Medicaid program in Pa. is looming over state budget talks — no matter what federal lawmakers decideThe total cost of funding the state's department that administers Medicaid topped $55 billion last year including federal contributions, with the state covering $19 billion of the cost.
