
Politics & Policy
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
When Philadelphia city employees showed up in person last week, the situation was chaotic and without enough office space to do their jobs.
1 year ago
Listen 1:03Philly-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.
1 year ago
Listen 6:56Delaware 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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential election, endorses Harris
"I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down," Pres. Joe Biden wrote in a letter posted on social media.
1 year ago
Why Philly’s sheet metal workers got a visit from the Biden-Harris administration
Businesses using tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act must use apprentices from registered programs — like one in Philly.
1 year ago
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