A first-time school board candidate and his observations from the campaign trail.
By Nick Spangler
Military enlistees honored in Bucks County
Former U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick was among those present to recognize the young men and women about to enter military service.
By Olivia DeMarco
Southeastern Dems split on notion of “safe injection” sites in Philadelphia
Democratic Senator Christine Tartaglione proposes a statewide ban. Fellow Dems in Philadelphia and Berks County support the sites.
By Todd Shepherd
Rep. Russ Diamond: Let’s encourage Doug Mastriano to sit this one out
For the sake of the Commonwealth and the Republican Party, we must choose a different standard-bearer in 2024.
By Rep. Russ Diamond
Crime up double digits in all suburban counties bordering Philly from 2021 to ‘22
Suburban crime has risen at a much steeper pace than in the rest of the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
Beth Ann Rosica: North Penn School District’s questionable hiring practices
Hiring the least-qualified applicant for an IT position is an odd choice from the Montgomery County school district.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Greg Moreland: Small business owners sound the alarm in Harrisburg over proposed bill to drastically hike the Pennsylvania minimum wage
The proposal comes as nearly half of small businesses have job openings they can’t fill.
By Greg Moreland
Microschools and hybrid schools offer more options for parents
As enrollment in traditional public schools declines, there are new options for Pennsylvania parents and students to consider.
By Colleen Hroncich and Sharon Sedlar
What carbon pricing means — and costs — in Pennsylvania
Experts disagree on how much of the cost will be passed on to consumers.
By Christen Smith
Thom Nickels: Celebrity endorsements couldn’t save Helen Gym
Gym’s supporters were fervid, but couldn’t make their case to the average voter.
By Thom Nickels