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President Trump says he'd 'love to see' Sen. Fetterman become a Republican

Here's how to watch tonight's Pa. gubernatorial debate between Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity

Shapiro Garrity Debate

Pa. lawmaker resigns from committees following claims he called state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta an anti-gay slur

Aaron Bernstine, Kenyatta

Bill to end Pennsylvania's closed primary elections passes state House

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State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta calls on Republican lawmaker to resign for reportedly calling him an anti-gay slur

Malcolm Kenyatta Aaron Bernstine

These numbers show the Shapiro-Garrity gubernatorial race is lopsided in polling, fundraising and name recognition

Governor's race 2026

Sylvester Stallone says he rejected Trump's offer to be Hollywood 'special ambassador,' but got appointed anyway

Sylvester Stallone Trump

City Council to explore options to save Academy of Natural Sciences

Academy of Natural Sciences City Council hearings

Community college's late cancelation of 'Bucks County, USA' screening leads to anger and speculation

Bucks County USA Screening

Pa. elections chief: 'Nothing has changed' following Trump mail-in ballot order

Trump mail-in ballots

Sen. Fetterman continues GOP flirtation, appearing in surprise video at midterm convention

Fetterman McCormick

Rising energy, fuel costs cut into bottom line for Pa. businesses

gas prices

How Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stack up on election issues

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Philly named one of three finalists to host 2028 Democratic National Convention

DNC 2028 Philadelphia finalist

Why election years mean faster state budget negotiations in Pa.

Election ballots

Upcoming PBS docuseries, 'Bucks County, USA,' to examine suburbs' political division

Bucks County USA

Pa. House Democrats introduce measure to bar corporations from political contributions

Pennsylvania Capitol Legislation

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to discuss new book with Michael Smerconish at Free Library

Andy Beshar coming to The Free Libray

A year after 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' 98,000 fewer people in Pa. are on SNAP

Trump July 4

Pa. lawmakers consider heat protections for workers as temperatures climb

Pool heat

Justin Murphy wins N.J. Republican primary for chance to face Cory Booker in race for U.S. Senate seat

New Jersey Primary Election

City Council urges state to let voters rank candidates instead of picking just one

ranked choice voting philadelphia

Automatic retirement plans spread as Philly set to become first city to have one

City Hall retirement

District Attorney Larry Krasner calls on longtime chair of Philly Democrats to step down

Larry Krasner Bob Brady

Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Pa.'s 3rd Congressional District in Philly, scoring victory for progressives

Chris Rabb Victory

City Council could ban sale of foie gras at Philly stores and restaurants

Foie gras dish

Stacy Garrity says she would veto recreational marijuana bill as Pa. governor

Stacy Garrity Marijuana

Ocean City mayoral debate centers on future of Wonderland Pier site

Ocean City Election

Pennsylvania primary election guide: What's at stake and the races to watch

Pennsylvania Primary Election

City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act

Safe Healthy Homes Act

Approval of 'ICE Out' legislation shows Philly 'is not afraid' to stand up to Trump, council member says

ICE Out approval.jpg

Archbishop Nelson Pérez defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump's criticisms

Nelson Perez Pope Leo

City Council to go 'back to the drawing board' on amending resign-to-run law

Resign to run repeal

Lawsuit filed by landlords that halted vote on bills to boost tenant protections was in 'bad faith,' council member says

Safe Healthy Homes lawsuit.jpg

Sincere Harris, a top official in the Parker administration, is stepping down

Sincere Harris departure

For young political candidates, getting elected is about making their voices heard

Jahmiel Jackson

Stressed out by politics? You're not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Political Stress Social Media

What’s the cost of Trump's war in Iran? A congressman from Philly asks budget agency to add it up

Trump Iran cost

Voters to weigh in on longstanding rule requiring Philly elected officials to resign before running for a new office

resign to run approval

President Trump gives nod to Philly's history during State of Union address focused on economy, immigration

Trump state of the union

Who are Pa. and N.J. lawmakers bringing as guests to the State of the Union?

State of Union guests

Could Philly City Council members be allowed to run for state or federal office without resigning?

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Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for Pa. to legalize marijuana, but advocates say it's a long shot in 2026

Marijuana Legalization PA

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