Despite a late-July vote to retain accreditation for Pennsylvania’s largest police department, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has again been put on notice for ordering her department to comply with the controversial “Driving Equality Law,” a municipal ordinance that downgraded offenses still codified by the Pennsylvania vehicle code.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Sen. Katie Muth called Rachel Levine the “Mess in a Dress,” according to retired Air Force Major General
A retired Air Force major general who worked for the Pa. Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs says the state senator from Chester County used a slur to describe then-Health Secretary Rachel Levine.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania governor vetoes bill to limit parole for violent offenders
Over the weekend, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a bill approved by the General Assembly that would prohibit premature release of a prisoner that has committed a violent offense while imprisoned.
By Anthony Hennen
Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less
Philadelphia’s attempt to create new gun restrictions was once again defeated by the judicial branch striking down a new city policy.
By Anthony Hennen
New documents show 2020 election grants in Pa. intertwined with professional, partisan Left
A new email shows Brandon Evans — fined for campaign ethics violations in his political work for Larry Krasner — was a part of the introduction of the Center for Tech and Civic Life to the Philadelphia Office of City Commissioners.
By Todd Shepherd
General Assembly Candidate Spotlight: Illegal Immigration
Our nominees for Pennsylvania’s General Assembly wrap up this week’s Candidate Spotlight by discussing illegal immigration on a local level.
From The Editors
Committee testimony highlights conviction rate drop under Krasner
Testimony before the House Select Committee investigating crime in Philadelphia turned away from personal stories and toward data and policy Friday.
By Marco Cerino
Congressional Candidate Spotlight: Illegal Immigration
As our Candidate Spotlight Series continues, Pennsylvania’s candidates for U.S. Congress speak on illegal immigration.
From The Editors
Lieutenant Governor Candidate Spotlight: Illegal Immigration
This week, Carrie Lewis DelRosso and Austin Davis speak about illegal immigration.
From The Editors
New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg attempted to fund Philly elections offices in 2020, emails show
Philadelphia’s Office of City Commissioners said it did not take any money from Michael Bloomberg, but only provided those comments after this story was published. Questions to Mr. Bloomberg through Bloomberg.org were not answered.
By Todd Shepherd