Even before the new session convenes, disputes rage about control of the closely divided chamber.
By Anthony Hennen
Upper Moreland School Board rejects candidate for board president because he was “cis, white male”
One board member openly admits that her vote was based on race, sexuality.
By Todd Shepherd
Delco prison sees two suicides in one calendar year for first time since 2015
The deaths followed the return of the county prison to government control after decades of private management.
By Todd Shepherd
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
Delco last of suburban Philly counties to post proposed budget online
The county council’s tardiness gives citizens just six days to review the budget.
By Todd Shepherd
Chester County Commissioner Kichline not running for another term
The lone Republican on the Chester County Board of Commissioners will leave the office in 2023.
By Linda Stein
Pennsylvania education assessment scores regress in Covid-19 pandemic era
The learning loss caused by pandemic-era school shutdowns continues to plague the commonwealth.
By Alan Wooten
As Pennsylvania certifies and audits election, lawsuits and a deadlock may slow it down
In Luzerne County, the election board could not muster a majority to certify the vote.
By Anthony Hennen
Pennsylvania charter school enrollment up 12 percent, public enrollment down 3 percent
Growth in charter school enrollment in the commonwealth exceeded the national average.
By Anthony Hennen
Pennsylvania’s ‘extraordinarily tight’ labor market continues as jobs go unfilled
As the unemployment rate continues to drop, employers struggle to fill jobs.
By Anthony Hennen