The event coincided with Black Cannabis Week and the Cannabis Opportunities Conference in Philadelphia

Council’s first day of legislative session was briefly interrupted by an evacuation before authorities gave the all-clear on a suspicious bag

Council ended last year’s budget negotiations bucking Mayor Cherelle Parker’s tax proposals

Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton hosted a discussion on the country’s focus on independence and inclusion

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced an investment from Burlington Stores Thursday morning following Chobani’s investment news Tuesday

Pennsylvania Labor Secretary Nancy Walker announced the plan at SEIU Local 1201 in Philadelphia on Wednesday

There are nearly 400 reported measles cases in 28 counties across the commonwealth

The Philadelphia Royal Giants barnstorming team were the first all-Black team to play in Japan

The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority unanimously approved the city’s five-year fiscal plan

The local tree tending trend is now under a new public/private partnership seeking to speed progress and save lives.

The two U.S. Senators told youth basketball participants to take advantage of the federal child savings accounts

Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, part of which mirrors Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program, this week in bipartisan fashion

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a national Whole-Home Repairs program, received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate this week

Students in the YMCA program got a hands-on legislative experience with Philadelphia lawmakers on Wednesday

The state investment comes just weeks ahead of the World Cup kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field

The matches held at Lincoln Financial Field are helping bring a number of the region’s expat communities to the global stage.

The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford

Contested congressional primaries have drawn lots of attention, and money, to the Keystone State.

The state Senator-turned-congressional candidate answers our questions about policy priorities, politics and more

Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more

Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians

Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin

The Center City District released its annual report on Wednesday showing growth in multiple areas

Our latest scorecard of power and influence throughout the commonwealth

Leaders in the Steel City hope the primetime spotlight will lead to economic growth

Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week

The Inquirer recommends Rabb, arguing he “consistently offered the boldest and most ambitious leadership”

Rabb picked up an endorsement from the national Congressional Progressive Caucus

Council can get the legislative package across the finish line as early as April 23

U.S. Rep. Lee is scheduled to appear alongside Piker, who has espoused antisemitism and anti-American sentiment, at campaign rallies in Michigan on Tuesday

Track the latest polls in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District.

Public transportation heads from across the state talk about how shortfalls in funding, staffing, routes and more are impacting services

Union leaders called for the government to restore pay to TSA and get ICE out of PHL

The chair of the state House Philadelphia Delegation wants to upend the status quo in Washington and the Democratic Party

Eight candidates remain in the mix to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans’ seat

Lee’s articles of impeachment against Bondi cite her inaction around the Jeffrey Epstein files

The outspoken state legislator is among several candidates vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in the Third Congressional District.

Parker outlines her third annual budget in front of City Council Thursday morning

The Center City District released its report on the outcome and future vision of the Open Streets program on Tuesday

SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch

A bite-sized look at the state's rich history in the snack space

A bite-sized look at the state's rich history in the snack space

Shapiro’s book tour stopped at Villanova for a sit-down with the former Wildcats basketball coach.