Politics

The federal lawsuit charges that the 2012 law serves to “chill free speech," but a state official says the plaintiffs are “trying to keep dark money dark.”

An initial assessment by the state Department of Agriculture finds at least $300 million in crop losses reported by farmers.

The groundwork for Rabb’s success may have been laid over the last several years as progressives fought for control over local Democratic committees.

Another lawsuit is likely if city officials don’t certify ward committee write-in winners.

According to a recent Gallup poll, 45% of Americans now consider themselves independent. What's behind the rise?

The bill’s supporters say it would align investor-owned utility profits with typical Wall Street earnings. Utilities say it would threaten infrastructure investment.

Launched with NSF funding this year, Penn’s AIRFoundry boasts the potential to radically speed up drug development.

Sharif Street, Chris Rabb and Ala Stanford share many policy goals, but some divisions over Gaza and fundraising, plus a lack of public polling, make the race a guessing game.

President Trump celebrates a new jobs report while tensions complicate Iran peace talks. Plus, congress scrambles over redistricting maps after SCOTUS voting rights fallout.

Justice David Wecht, who once served on the board of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, has spoken against antisemitism for years.

Who are the billionaires redrawing the maps of our media ecosystem? What will change if some of the biggest names in entertainment and news fall under the same umbrella?

We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.

Rep. Tarik Khan says he was motivated after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on the capture of Venezuela's president before the raid was carried out.

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

The city, which hosted the 2016 Democratic National Convention, is one of five on a list to be reviewed by the party.