N. Philadelphia serial killer and rapist Gary Michael Heidnik, who inspired the character Buffalo Bill in “Silence of the Lambs,” manipulated the psychiatric and justice systems until the end. But at that end, he had one last, truthful thing to say.
By Thom Nickels
Charles F. McElwee: John Heinz’s legacy — and Pennsylvania’s political future
Thirty years ago, Republican Sen. John Heinz – then Pennsylvania’s most popular public figure – died in a midair collision over suburban Philadelphia’s Lower Merion Township.
By Charles F. McElwee
Pennsylvania bars, restaurants see reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon
Pennsylvania bars restaurants to see a reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon, according to Gov. Wolf.
By Christen Smith
Democrats’ discontent with Wolf’s vaccine rollout continues to grow
One Democratic congresswoman said it was “beyond time” to fix problems with the administration’s vaccine rollout while a state senator said the system was “disorganized.”
By Todd Shepherd
Philly Dem joins Erie Republican to propose marijuana legalization
A bipartisan duo of senators introduced a measure Wednesday to legalize adult use cannabis in Pennsylvania.
By Christen Smith
PennDOT proposes tolls for nine bridges, Girard Point Bridge included
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a new plan to toll nine bridges, but some are concerned about the great costs and lack of specificity.
By Christen Smith
Dan Bartkowiak: Why is science not Gov. Wolf’s guide for marijuana policy?
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, Endocrine Society, American Addiction Centers, and Center for Disease Control all agree: Recreational marijuana is a bad idea.
By: Dan Bartkowiak
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Boockvar resigns over error that delays justice for sex abuse survivors
PA legislators on both sides of the aisle, along with Gov. Tom Wolf himself, were quick to unequivocally renounce Boockvar’s blatant display of misgovernance.
By Christen Smith
The Editors: A civics lesson for Mr. Fetterman
Appearing in an interview last week, PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman displayed a willful ignorance at the basic tenets of free speech. Pennsylvanians ought to remember this as he readies for a likely Senate run.
By The Editors at Broad + Liberty
Kyle Sammin: Philly ticket splitters make big impact in PA row office results
Small but impactful differences in Philadelphians’ down-ballot voter preferences propelled three very different candidates to success in Pennsylvania’s row office elections. The second in a series analyzing Philadelphians’ votes.
By Kyle Sammin