Philadelphia issues curfew as it braces for more protests in Walter Wallace shooting.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: ‘All eyes on’ Pennsylvania House GOP to initiate veto override of restaurants bill
Social distancing restrictions have crippled small businesses throughout the Commonwealth, with a huge burden falling on restaurants and bars.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: SCOTUS agrees Pennsylvania can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day
Ballots postmarked Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 5 will be eligible to be counted, marking a major win for Democrats.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania elected officials agree to yearlong pay freeze amid pandemic
Governor Wolf froze pay for government officials this past week in the face of the pandemic-induced revenue shortfall.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Democratic challenger hopes to unseat moderate lawmaker in Pennsylvania’s 1st congressional district
Congressman Fitzpatrick is at risk of losing control of his district this November.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania loosens capacity limits on bars and restaurants
Governor Wolf, claiming the mantle of science, is expected to ease capacity limits on bars and restaurants by the end of September.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania renews emergency declaration for third time
As Governor Wolf renews his emergency powers for the third time, House Republicans meet to call into question the administration’s actions over the last six months.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania educators fret as the school year looms with no concrete state guidance
Will the Wolf administration re-open schools for in-person education this year?
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania ‘optimistic’ about students returning to the classroom
The Wolf administration is planning for students to return to the classroom this school year. Though with the surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few days, will Gov. Wolf keep them open?
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Former Pennsylvania senator sentenced on child pornography charges
The former state senator’s 14-year career came crashing down last September.
By Christen Smith