Although the mayor said “I’ll be happy when I’m not mayor” on Monday, he apologized and walked those remarks back on Tuesday.
By Todd Shepherd
GOP turnout in Pennsylvania beats Dems for first time this century
For the first time this century, more Republicans turned out than Democrats in a Pennsylvania midterm primary.
By Elaine Mallon
Saving closed churches from the wrecking ball
Brody Hale works to preserve Catholic churches — as churches, not condominiums.
By Thom Nickels
Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania ‘state related’ universities
The proposed legislation would align Pennsylvania’s transparency rules with the majority of other states.
By Anthony Hennen
Poll shows Dem challenger might beat Rep. Fitzpatrick over abortion issue
Fitzpatrick’s campaign disputes the result of what it calls a “push poll.”
By Linda Stein
Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique
Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen
Philadelphia voters want lower property taxes, but higher taxes on the rich
City residents hold mixed views on taxation — except when it comes to the rich.
By Anthony Hennen
Education voucher program works its way through the Pennsylvania Senate
The proposed law would expand educational options for those in the lowest-performing schools.
By Anthony Hennen
Pennsylvania’s cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic’s downturn
The same problem confronts all of Pennsylvania’s cities: a shrinking state population and lagging economic growth.
By Anthony Hennen
Upper Darby Councilwoman alleges harassment following contentious council meeting
Wagner filed a police report after allegedly being followed to her car and threatened following a meeting that the council quickly adjourned over a dispute regarding the chief administrative officer.
By Todd Shepherd