
Katie Meyer
@katieemeyer4Katie Meyer is a government editor/reporter for Spotlight PA.
Previously, she was WHYY’s political reporter and covered state politics as Harrisburg bureau chief for WITF. She lives in South Philly.
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Are Philadelphians inspired by Biden? The answer could help decide who wins Pa.
Philadelphia is safe territory for Democrats. But the margin by which Joe Biden wins the city could make a significant difference in a close election.
4 years ago
Kamala Harris makes the case for Biden to Philly’s Black residents
Democrats know they’ll win Philly in November. But their margins could determine who wins Pa., and the Biden campaign is trying to shore them up.
4 years ago
Trump tries to woo undecided voters in Philly; competing rallies break out nearby
As Trump talked to undecided voters in Philly, competing protests flared up outside, with Trump detractors outnumbering supporters.
4 years ago
Philly election officials said a contract barred them from releasing transcripts. It didn’t.
Philadelphia’s City Commissioners haven’t been releasing transcriptions of their meetings, saying a contract with their stenographer prevents it. Turns out, it doesn’t.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: International flights return to Philly
For the first time in five months, international flights from countries deemed high-risk will be allowed to resume at the Philadelphia International Airport on Monday.
4 years ago
Residents of Philly homeless encampments prepare to resist eviction
Despite a 9 a.m. deadline, camp organizers say Philadelphia has not done enough to help those living in the tents and they’ll fight to stay.
4 years ago
Pa. campaigns weather uncertainty, keep election plans flexible as Nov. 3 approaches
From lawsuits to last-minute legislative changes, nobody really knows how Pa.’s election will work. Campaigns are figuring it out on the fly.
4 years ago
Philly election meeting in far-flung warehouse criticized for hindering public input
Philadelphia’s city commissioners aren’t livestreaming in-person election meetings or publicizing minutes. Critics say that’s unacceptable.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: No Eagles fans at the Linc ‘until further notice’
In a statement to season ticket holders, an Eagles spokesperson said while the organization is “disappointed” in the outcome, it respects the state and city’s verdict.
4 years ago
Pa. court says you can’t deny cosmetology license based on ‘moral character’
There’s a growing consensus in Pennsylvania that laws allowing professional license denials based on “moral character” are useless. A court has concurred.
4 years ago
Pa. Republicans line up behind Donald Trump at the mostly remote RNC
Much like last week’s DNC that saw Joe Biden virtually accept his presidential nomination, this week’s RNC will be unprecedented, and mostly remote.
4 years ago
Trump, Biden battle for the soul of Scranton
Four years ago, Trump did unexpectedly well in the Scranton area. Now he’s trying to keep those voters, while Biden tries to win them back.
5 years ago
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