Politics

A state-level challenge to how congressional districts were drawn by Republicans six years ago will proceed on a compressed schedule, a closely divided Pennsylvania Supreme Co

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, a Democrat, supports gradually increasing the minimum wage — now $8.44 an hour — to $15.

Managers attest there aren't enough Americans qualified, willing and available to do the work.

Democrats had historic wins in local offices in three suburban counties, raising their hopes they can flip some suburban congressional seats next year.

Gov. Chris Christie has strongly opposed legalizing recreational marijuana, but Gov.-elect Phil Murphy supports it. Democrats are promising action early in 2018.

While two Democrats have already declared they are running for the seat U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo is vacating in 2019, a veteran state senator is a likely candidate as well.

Democrats secured the mayor’s offices in several Pennsylvania cities, although the Republican nominee did win one of the state's most hotly contested races.

The Democrat, who has no prosecutorial experience, will lead an office with a $38 million budget and 600 lawyers who prosecute more than 40,000 crimes every year.

The program aims to ignite investment in historically hard-to-develop neighborhoods by allowing developers to use tax revenue to pay off things like construction debt.

Republicans are voicing concerns about proposed protections for transgender students in Delaware.

Enacting the expansion will involve auctioning off casino licenses — something the board has never done before.

Closing arguments concluded Monday in the federal corruption trial of N.J. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and a wealthy friend accused of engaging in a seven-year bribery scheme.

A federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's congressional districts will move forward after a decision by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.

Philadelphia’s mayor has promised a review of whether to move the Frank Rizzo statue that has again inspired controversy following ...

The roots of dissent run deep in Philadelphia.