The project to reopen a national landmark in Philadelphia to the public has received a significant and symbolic donation.
By Rick Rickman
Pennsylvania sounds alarm on unemployment fraud schemes
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is warning residents about “increasingly aggressive and sophisticated schemes” to steal unemployment compensation benefits.
By Victor Skinner
Pennsylvania Turnpike, world’s most expensive tollway system, increases tolls 5%
Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike increased over the weekend, widening the turnpike’s gap as the most expensive tollway system in the world.
By Victor Skinner
Skyrocketing expenses for Hero Thrill Show questioned by some first responders
As attendance has slumped for the charity show that funds scholarships for the children of deceased first responders, the nonprofit pays hundreds of thousands in unexplained legal fees and rent.
By Todd Shepherd
Nutter on homicide crisis: “I wish some of these woke people would go back to sleep.”
The former Philadelphia mayor has not receded into the background after publishing a scathing op-ed criticizing District Attorney Larry Krasner.
By Kyle Sammin
Pennsylvania taxpayers spend tens of millions on government lobbying
A new report reveals Pennsylvania taxpayers paid at least $42 million in lobbying expenses between 2007 and 2020, though the actual cost is likely substantially more.
By Victor Skinner
Mom who was booted from West Chester School Board meeting has last laugh
Anita Edgarian, who was ejected from a West Chester Area Board meeting this summer, believes her school board campaign took away votes from School Board President Chris McCune.
By Linda Stein
Pa. teachers’ union to provide “Nice White Parents” training to teachers
The 10-hour workshop will explore “a key driver in what is blocking educational integration and equity: the actions of White families.” Critics call the training, “worse than a bad joke.”
By Todd Shepherd
Republicans promise “new level” of transparency in upcoming redistricting process
The lawmakers said the public would be able to provide map suggestions, make comments, and stay involved with the process through a website.
Second wave of Covid-19 was more deadly for Pa. nursing homes than first wave
The “fall surge” of Covid-19 cases created more deaths in nursing homes across the nation. But data reviewed by Broad + Liberty shows the fatality rate in Pennsylvania for the second surge was nearly two times the national average.
By Todd Shepherd