Fetterman leads a field of four contenders for the Democratic nomination.
By Anthony Hennen
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
Kyle Sammin: Northeast Philly Democrats play musical chairs
Democrats may have been too cute by half when trying to appoint a candidate in a senate district based in Northeast Philly — cleverness that may now come back to bite them.
By Kyle Sammin
Ben Mannes: Key 2022 elections are all for governor
As the pandemic has shown, local government matters most in people’s day-to-day lives
By Ben Mannes
Albert Eisenberg: Partisan redistricting won’t fix Dems’ PA disadvantage
Democrats in Pennsylvania as well as nationally are facing a bigger issue than Republican gerrymanders: a shrinking party both ideologically and demographically.
By Albert Eisenberg
Republicans say poll points to continued state house success in fall election
A new poll found that legislative Republicans may have the edge over Democrats in Pennsylvania in the state’s fall elections.
By Todd Shepherd
Pa. Democrat Party silent on Palihapitiya donations after Uyghurs comments
Wisconsin Democrats returned $10,000 in political donations from a billionaire who said “nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs.” But Pennsylvania Dems are holding on to the money, at least for now.
By Rick Rickman
Isabel Blank: Democrats need a lesson in civility
Incivility in politics has become common place. It’s time to demand that those who represent us also represent our values.
By Isabel Blank
Matthew J. Brouillette: Johnny Doc’s conviction could mark a turning point for city
Dougherty’s conviction has dealt a blow to the Democrat machine in the largest city in the biggest swing state in the nation. Will Philadelphia emerge from crony corruption or will someone fill Johnny Doc’s shoes?
By: Matthew J. Brouillette
Jeremy Baker: Josh’s Wonderland
Pennsylvania is no Disney World, as much as the actions and proclamations of Attorney General Josh Shapiro might suggest.
By Jeremy Baker