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Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? Full biography, key accomplishments, controversies and more

Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his long political history.

2 years ago

Michael Regan at a podium
Politics & Policy

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.

2 years ago

Kimberly Cheatle swearing in
Politics & Policy

Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says ‘we failed’

Director Kimberly Cheatle said she took “fully responsibility” for the security lapses, and she vowed to “move heaven and earth” to make sure there's no repeat of it.

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Politics & Policy

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can

How did the coconut tree emerge as the emblem of the vice president's most devoted, or at least most-online followers? It's a story more than a year in the making.

2 years ago

Delegates and supporters cheer at the convention
Politics & Policy

Photos: Pa. Republican delegation finds reasons to party at RNC

Pennsylvania Republicans gathered in Milwaukee for the party’s national convention, where Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination.

2 years ago

A closeup of Vice President Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Who will replace Joe Biden? Kamala Harris leads field of Democratic contenders

Govs. Andy Beshear, J.B. Pritzker, Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom and Roy Cooper, and U.S. Mark Kelly are all considered contenders.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president. What would he bring to the ticket?

Shapiro’s key asset could be his potential to help deliver the crucial electoral votes that come from Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

President Biden is seen speaking to supporters at a campaign event at Renaissance High School on July 12 in Detroit.
Politics & Policy

6 political takeaways from Biden’s decision to step aside

President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.

2 years ago

Frankie Beverly singing
Arts & Entertainment

Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert

The Philly-native singer is retiring after 50 years. He said goodbye to fans at the Dell Music Center earlier this month, where $25,000 was donated to local students.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources

When Philadelphia city employees showed up in person last week, the situation was chaotic and without enough office space to do their jobs.

2 years ago

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Glasgow High School, home of the administrative offices of Christina School District. The school is one of three in the district. (Google Maps)
Education

‘Fired’: Controversy surrounds Christina School District as its longtime lawyer severs ties with its dysfunctional board

The district’s solicitor leaves after more than 20 years. It comes after the board has been placed under state DOJ monitoring.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden
Politics & Policy

Philly-area officials react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is speculated as a possible vice presidential candidate to Kamala Harris.

2 years ago

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President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Politics & Policy

Delaware reacts to Biden ending reelection bid: ‘Putting our nation before himself’

Congressional and Delaware officials react to President Biden stepping aside to endorse Kamala Harris.

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in the East Room of the White House, March 18, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Harris could become first woman, second Black person to be president

Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

2 years ago

FILE - President Joe Biden, left, and first lady Jill Biden hold hands as they arrive at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Politics & Policy

What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work

Democrats, who are set to hold their convention in Chicago in August, now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.

2 years ago

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