Politics & Policy
How Harrisburg Works: The rules for Pa. lawmaker per diems, speaker v. leader, and other Q and As
Spotlight PA’s Stephen Caruso wants to help you understand how the sausage really gets made, how your tax dollars are spent, and how Harrisburg works (or doesn’t).
3 years ago
Krasner says Harrisburg impeachment could violate Philadelphians’ constitutional rights
The Philly DA is under fire from state legislators, who blame his policies for the city’s gun violence crisis — and they’re likely to work through the summer.
3 years ago
Amid campaign, Mastriano’s disputed dissertation made public
A Canadian university has quietly made public Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano's 2013 doctoral thesis about a legendary World War I hero.
3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after 70 years on the throne
A link to the almost-vanished generation that fought WWII, she was the only monarch most Britons have ever known, and her name defines an age: the modern Elizabethan Era.
3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as her doctors worry about her health
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and royal family members are reportedly traveling there to be by her bedside.
3 years ago
With four vacancies, is a special election coming to City Council? That’s up to Darrell Clarke
The district seats are considered higher priority, since those residents are now lacking representation.
3 years ago
The Northwest Philly legislator, who resigned his seat this week, has a law degree and experience in the financial industry.
3 years ago
As mayoral bids mount, a dwindling Philly Council will soon meet in person
The move comes after three members resigned their seats this week to launch campaigns for mayor.
3 years ago
Delaware’s first ‘election protection’ program launches ahead of state’s primary vote
Volunteer poll monitors will work outside Delaware’s polls for next week’s primary and the November general election.
3 years ago
Fetterman agrees to 1 debate against Oz in Pa. Senate race
The campaign said Wednesday that Fetterman would participate in a televised debate in mid- to late October.
3 years ago
Philadelphia poll workers are about to get a raise
City officials hope the pay bump, which is set to be approved next week, will help bring new people into the Election Day fold.
3 years ago
Philly is spending millions to help low-income residents resolve tangled titles
The money is part of the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative, and will go to four legal aid groups with a history of helping people claim legal ownership of their homes.
3 years ago
Cherelle Parker resigns and joins what is expected to be a crowded race for Philly mayor
Parker becomes the fourth candidate to resign in recent weeks and the third to launch a bid to replace Mayor Jim Kenney.
3 years ago
Here they are: Obamas’ White House portraits unveiled
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden invited Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama back to the White House to unveil their official portraits.
3 years ago
Cherelle Parker resigns: What to know about the Northwest Philly scion planning a run for mayor
The former state rep is stepping down as district councilmember.
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