Government

The state of Pennsylvania has awarded $6.6 million for redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where a gunman killed 11 people in 2018.

The House GOP caucus promised the “most transparent” congressional redistricting process ever. Advocates for redistricting reform worry it’s empty talk with less than two mont

The first municipal public bank in the country could be coming to Philadelphia now that legislation is moving forward in City Council.

Legislation has been introduced to clarify conflicts of interest in Philadelphia City Council, though officials say the conviction of a member has nothing to do with it.

Congress has less than three weeks to resolve differences that have plagued both parties for the entire year.

The measure now heads to the Senate, where prospects for quick passage are in doubt ahead of a Friday deadline.

Abrams narrowly lost in Georgia's 2018 governor's race. Her entrance into the contest sets up a potential rematch against Gov. Brian Kemp.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among the five states with the most antisemitic incidents recorded in 2020, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

In 2020, Schmidt attracted vitriol from his own party when he defended Philly’s election process against baseless fraud allegations.

Lawmakers are already working against the clock. Pandemic-induced census delays meant they received the data to draw maps much later than usual.

State Sen. Shirley Turner called the practice of changing clocks “archaic,” citing negative impacts on the local economy, and people’s physical and mental health.

The county hopes to raise vaccination rates among county employees, under a mandate enacted Oct. 18. The incentive expires Dec. 31.

The city of Philadelphia is urging people to get back into recycling and learn the tips and tricks to make the effort worthwhile.

If the Senate confirms the nominations, it will be the first time that the agency will be led by two women of color. Young is Black and Coloretti is Filipino American.

The administration’s vaccine mandate seems to be working, with no apparent disruption to law enforcement, intelligence-gathering or holiday travel.