Pittsburgh’s 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club, previously friendly to her, has backed a challenger this time around.
By Salena Zito
MacDonald withdraws from PA-12 Dem primary; reemerges as GOP write-in candidate
Rather than taking on Democratic incumbent Summer Lee in the primary, MacDonald will try to overtake Republican James Hayes with a write-in campaign.
By Steve Ulrich
Pittsburgh to get twice-a-day Amtrak service to New York
State funding helps double the frequency of train service to the Steel City.
By Anthony Hennen
Paul Davis: Federal court imposes death sentence for Tree of Life Synagogue shooter
Thankfully the federal system — unlike the commonwealth’s — still allows the sentence to be carried out.
By Paul Davis
Pittsburgh Starbucks wants out of union
“The initial inclusivity that was kind of projected has turned into being the complete opposite,” one employee said.
By Anthony Hennen
Report: Reliability, low fares, short trips key to transit in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Commuters say they want transit agencies to run more buses and trains.
By Anthony Hennen
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh struggle to fill open police positions
As violence soars, Pennsylvania’s largest cities have trouble finding new law enforcement officers.
By Anthony Hennen
Gabe Kaminsky: When will PA mayors wake up to the crime crisis?
As violent crime skyrockets in Pennsylvania, many are unsure if Democrat leaders are capable of maintaining law and order. Now, criticism against these electeds is intensifying.
By Gabe Kaminsky
Kyle Sammin: An actual stolen State Senate seat in Western PA?
The fate of one State Senate seat in Western PA relies on whether Allegheny County counts its votes according to state statute or not — but you won’t hear that reality in the legacy media.
By Kyle Sammin
Todd DeFeo: Philadelphia named among nation’s most financially distressed cities
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced levels of financial hardship not experienced for decades within the nation, and cities like Philly are feeling the brunt of it.
By Todd DeFeo