GOP says Democrats were boasting last year they could possibly flip majority control in either of Pennsylvania’s two legislative chambers, but the robust language is now scaled back.
by Todd Shepherd
Philly Democrat ostracized by his party last year retakes committee role, running for re-election
After being stripped of a committee chairmanship last year, Northeast Philly State Rep. Kevin Boyle has returned to the good graces of his party without explanation.
By Todd Shepherd
A fighter runs for State Senate in Philadelphia
When Sam Oropeza was competing in mixed martial arts and professional boxing, he relished the underdog role. That tenacity could be an asset as he seeks election to the PA State Senate from the Fifth District.
By Rick Woelfel
Election 2022: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor
A polling aggregator shows who the top five Republicans are heading into the last weeks of the gubernatorial race.
By Anthony Hennen
Ellison + Gleason: Honor this, City Council
Our legislators spend more than half their meeting time issuing honorifics, rather than actually legislating to solve Philly’s problems. WURD’s midday host offers a better way.
By Charles Ellison and Mark Gleason
Gina Diorio: Josh Shapiro fights for headlines — not Pennsylvania’s kids
TikTok has proven a bigger concern to the AG’s office than gun violence.
By Gina Diorio
Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing
A Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee hearing focused on election security more than the allocation of Gov. Wolf’s proposed budget.
By Anthony Hennen
Kyle Sammin: Meet Pennsylvania’s new Congressional map — same as the old one
For Pennsylvanians, the next decade of Congressional elections may look a lot like the past: court-ordered lines to protect one political party.
By Kyle Sammin
PA talks more funding to expedite gun background checks
Officials from the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee on firearm background checks.
By Anthony Hennen
Philly’s own metrics create confusion over fate of indoor mask mandate
The city admits using two different sets of data, vexing curious citizens.
By Todd Shepherd