Politics & Policy

Federal and state leaders expressed their gratitude for the Secret Service and first responders while condemning political violence.

Police said the suspect ran past security barricades as Secret Service agents raced toward him. One officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest.

Some Montgomery County voters will consider referendums on a series of charter amendments and a tax increase for open space.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has never said whether he's interested in running for president. But he does say he wants a voice in his party's future.

State officials unveiled the New Jersey Report Card portal to give residents information about the proposed budget and state spending.

The package of seven bills restricting federal immigration enforcement activities in Philadelphia will now go to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk, backed by a veto-proof majority.

The four remaining candidates agree on more than they don’t, but there are differences on some key issues important to Philly voters.

Inquiries by WHYY News spurred the Public Integrity Commission to say it wants officials to report all trips paid for by third parties.

Lawmakers are facing pressure from families over floated school closures and opposition to the proposed $1-per-trip rideshare tax.

The legislation would allow lawsuits against localities for violating an unhoused person’s civil rights.

In 2024, the president flipped Bucks County, where more than 30% of residents are Catholic. It’s also represented by a vulnerable Catholic congressman.

More than 2,000 have signed a petition critical of July mathematics meet-up.

Primary voters in Monmouth and Ocean counties will choose between Democrats John Blake and Rachel Peace. The winner will face longtime U.S. House Rep. Chris Smith in November.

All voters, regardless of party, will decide whether to create a city-run retirement savings program and to make permanent an office that monitors youth services.

Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party’s nomination.