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Why Trump Was Indicted
A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict Donald Trump for his role in a $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the days leading up to the 2016 election.
Community Members From Across PA Gather in Harrisburg to Urge Lawmakers to Take Steps to End Gun Violence
Anti-gun violence advocates raised their voices for reform at the state Capitol Thursday during the fifth March For Our Lives.
As Trial Nears, Lawyers for Suspect in Tree of Life Massacre Cite Mental Health Issues
Robert Bowers has offered to plead guilty to killing 11 people in 2018 at the Pittsburgh synagogue in return for a life sentence, but prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Shapiro’s Picks for Attorney General, State Police Commissioner Approved by GOP-Controlled Senate
Michelle Henry will serve as the state’s Attorney General, finishing out Shapiro’s four-year elected term, and Christopher Paris will oversee the Pennsylvania State Police.
She Made History. Now, Summer Lee Wants to Empower Pennsylvanians
As the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in the US House, Summer Lee feels a responsibility to give voice to other minorities. One way to do that: letting her constituents know they have more power to effect change than they realize.
Suspect Charged in Slaying of Temple University Police Officer
The Philadelphia district attorney’s office has charged 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer with murder, murder of a law enforcement officer, robbery, carjacking, and weapons crimes in the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, who prosecutors said was shot in the head while responding to an incident near campus Saturday.
‘A Blue-Collar Blueprint to Rebuild America’: 7 Takeaways From Biden’s State of the Union
Biden’s blueprint includes several recently passed laws which are expected to create millions of good-paying jobs in construction, manufacturing, and other sectors.
Montgomery County Woman Witnesses the Plight of Immigrants at US-Mexico Border: ‘They Carry Hope in Our Country’
Sue-Ann DiVito, a member of the Bucks County organization Immigrant Rights Action, returned to the border for the third time in December to find migrants enduring life-threatening conditions to find refuge in the US.
10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration
Over the past two years, the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic-run House and Senate acted to lower healthcare and drug costs; fight climate change and reduce energy costs; invest in mental health care; and invest in American manufacturing and infrastructure.
The Latest on the 85 Pennsylvanians Arrested in the Jan. 6 Attack on the US Capitol
Democracy didn’t die in Washington, DC on Jan. 6, 2021, despite the efforts of the 75 Pennsylvanians who have been arrested to date for participating in the deadly attack on the US Capitol.
How Pennsylvania Lawmakers Worked to Prevent or Enable Gun Violence in the Past Session
State lawmakers proposed dozens of bills throughout the 2021-2022 legislative session aimed at addressing gun violence in Pennsylvania, from banning assault weapons to universal background checks.
Alleged Bomb Maker in 1988 Lockerbie Terrorist Attack Now in US Custody
Most of the 270 victims were Americans, including two Seton Hill College students, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, a volunteer firefighter from Pleasant Hills, and a widow from New Castle and her two daughters.
10 Ways the Federal Government Delivered for American Workers and Families This Year
Under Democratic control, the federal government acted to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs; fight climate change and lower energy costs; invest in gun safety and mental healthcare; and implement a generational investment in American industry, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Could Doug Mastriano and Scott Perry Face Criminal Referrals From Jan. 6 Committee?
The Jan. 6 committee is likely to begin issuing criminal referrals related to Donald Trump’s failed coup on Jan. 6, 2021, and several Pennsylvania Republicans could find themselves referred for prosecution.
Corporate Polluter Will Pay Millions for New Water System in Susquehanna County
While the judgment will help the people of Dimock, the small town that has become synonymous with the anti-fracking movement, questions about swift justice and corporate accountability remain.
Mass Shooting at Gay Nightclub in Colorado Follows Surge of Right-Wing Rhetoric and Threats Targeting LGBTQ Community
As Republican lawmakers and right-wing media figures have singled out the LGBTQ community with hateful rhetoric, children’s hospitals have faced bomb threats, armed extremist groups have targeted drag-related events, and LGBTQ individuals have been assaulted and now murdered in a mass shooting that left five dead.
5 Trips from Pittsburgh for a Long Weekend Getaway
We love Pittsburgh, but we also love a good weekend getaway.
Republican Majority Pennsylvania House Votes in Favor of Impeaching Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Lawmakers voted 107-85 to impeach District Attorney Larry Krasner, setting the stage for what would be the first Pennsylvania Senate impeachment trial in nearly three decades.
Looking to Put Down Roots? Here Are the 100 Best Cities in the US to Raise a Family.
Find out how many Pennsylvania cities rank on this list.
‘I Will Keep Getting Back Up’: John Fetterman Stands Tall in Debate With Dr. Oz
Still working his way back from a stroke, Pennsylvania’s Democratic US Senate candidate John Fetterman struggled at times in his debate with Mehmet Oz on Tuesday, but was more direct than his Republican opponent when discussing abortion, the economy, crime, and more.
Philadelphia Youth Call for Tighter Firearms Restrictions, Increased Funding to Combat Gun Violence
The United States has seen an increase in gun violence nationwide. In Pennsylvania, roughly 1,600 people die from gun violence, and 3,000 more are injured each year, according to CeaseFirePA, a firearms safety advocacy group.
‘They Aren’t Listening to You and They Don’t Care About Your Values’: PA Democrats Say Republicans in Harrisburg Are Hurting Pennsylvanians
At the Keystone’s candidate forum in Philadelphia, state Democrats cited Republican efforts to ban abortion and their hypocrisy on the issue of public safety as examples of how the GOP-majority are attempting to take away the rights of Pennsylvanians.
Doug Mastriano Holds Event With Extreme Right-Wing Commentator as Election Day Approaches
The Mastriano campaign recently held an event with Jack Posobiec, an internet conspiracy theorist and commentator known for creating and amplifying conspiracy theories such as Pizzagate.
Dr. Oz Says He’ll Keep Pennsylvanians Safe. His Positions Suggest Otherwise.
Dr. Oz, who insists he’s the candidate that will keep Pennsylvanians safe, opposes all gun safety laws, supports abortion bans that have been shown to make women less safe, and wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which expanded access to healthcare, saved lives, and even reduced crime.
‘Gross Fear Mongering’: How Dr. Oz is Distorting John Fetterman’s Record to Scare Voters
In an effort to distract from their candidate’s unpopularity, the Oz campaign and its Republican allies have run a barrage of misleading ads against Democrat John Fetterman, trying to depict Fetterman—a man who has tattoos on his arm to honor murder victims—as being soft on crime.
Philadelphia City Council Members Introduce Bills Aimed at Protecting Abortion Access in the City
The measures would protect abortion access within Philadelphia, update the city’s anti-discrimination law to protect reproductive health decisions, and bar city resources from being used to cooperate with out-of-state investigations.
Wolf Administration Announces $100 Million to Combat Gun Violence
The current year’s state budget includes millions for two grant programs aimed at preventing violent crimes before they happen.
5 Takeaways From Donald Trump’s Wilkes-Barre Rally
The former president was in NEPA Saturday to rally for Dr. Oz, Doug Mastriano, and Jim Bognet. In the end, it was all about Trump.
Democrats Renew Push for Biden to Decriminalize Weed, an Idea Pennsylvanians Overwhelmingly Support
Decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana is overwhelmingly popular with Pennsylvania residents of all political affiliations, as 69% of voters in the state support legalizing cannabis, according to the polling firm Civiqs.