Politics & Policy

Democratic state lawmakers recently passed a controversial bill to move the Delmarva Peninsula project forward, overriding the denial of a local land use permit.

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.

About two dozen members of the New Jersey immigrant rights group Resistencia en Acción cheered and called for greater immigrant protections.

Dugan earned enough write-in votes from Republicans to switch parties and set up a rematch with incumbent DA Larry Krasner in November.

“We’re going to take our capital back,” President Donald Trump declared, adding he would also be “getting rid of the slums.”

House members have approved SEPTA funding for a fifth time. Now the Senate holds the power to stave off major transit cuts.

Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than the mayor.

The Philadelphia area’s transit system is preparing for a 20% cut to service later this month if the state legislature doesn’t approve more funding by Thursday.

House lawmakers have introduced their legislation for the special session. State senators plan to reveal their proposals Monday.

Officials said the consequences of projected cuts to SEPTA service would devastate suburban communities.

Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords met with local advocates working to access more funding to continue combating gun violence in Delaware.

The Texas GOP redistricting plan to flip five seats has Democrats up in arms. Should political leaders abandon “good government” reforms and go all-in on gerrymandering?

Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000. Health officials reported new deaths of hungry Palestinians seeking food at distribution points.