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Two Pennsylvania Airports, Two Different Masking Policies
A federal judge said masks are no longer required on planes, but the return of Philadelphia’s indoor mask mandate means passengers still need to mask up in the airport terminal.
Not a Single PA Republican in the US House Wants to Decriminalize Marijuana
Just like their colleagues in the state House, Pennsylvania Republicans in the US House continue to vote against the legalization of recreational marijuana.
‘Seinfeld’ Actress Estelle Harris, a Former Western PA Resident, Dies at 93
Harris, who played George Costanza’s mother on the iconic sitcom, was born in New York, but raised in suburban Pittsburgh.
Why Can’t Republicans Get on Board With Common-Sense Education Initiatives?
Republicans refuse to take action on bills that would make Pennsylvania schools healthier, safer, and more inclusive.
Report: Pennsylvania Among States With Worst Marijuana Laws
According to a new report from the Marijuana Policy Project, Pennsylvania has some of the worst marijuana laws in the country. Blacks are also three times more likely to be arrested for possession in the commonwealth.
Shapiro Unveils Tax Relief Plan He’d Implement as Governor
Using surplus state cash and federal pandemic aid, Josh Shapiro wants to eliminate state taxes on cell phone bills, give a gas tax refund to car owners, and expand the state’s rent and property tax rebate program.
Court Upholds New Maps for Pennsylvania General Assembly
State Supreme Court justices rejected various challenges to the House and Senate district lines drawn up by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
Meet the Out-of-State Millionaires Who Want to Be Pennsylvania’s Next Senator
Three out-of-state, Republican millionaires—who have either recently moved to Pennsylvania or moved back after years away—are competing to represent the commonwealth in the US Senate
5 Ways Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Affect You Here in Pennsylvania
Though the battle is being waged 5,000 miles away, what happens in the conflict between Russian and Ukraine is of great importance to Pennsylvanians.
Up for Grabs: Open Seats in the State Legislature in the 2022 Election
All 203 seats in the state House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 seats in the state Senate are up for election in 2022.
Why Judges Matter: Court Sets Pennsylvania’s New Congressional District Boundaries
According to analysis, the new 17-district map gives Pennsylvania eight Republican-leaning districts, six Democratic-leaning districts, and three highly competitive districts.
Pennsylvania’s Primary Petition Gathering Period is on Hold
US Senate, governor, and lieutenant governor hopefuls will have to wait to begin the process of gathering enough signatures to get on the primary ballot.
What to Watch For in Wolf’s Budget Proposal
Five things to watch for when the governor’s budget plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year becomes public Tuesday.
PA’s New Legislative Maps Have Been Approved, But Legal Challenge is Still Likely
circulating petitions in the new districts to get on the May 17 primary ballot.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter
After a year away due to the pandemic, thousands of people from around the nation and other countries gathered at Gobbler’s Knob to witness Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction.
Democrats Deadlock on Senate Endorsement, Unanimous on Shapiro in Governor’s Race
US Senate candidate Conor Lamb received the most votes by a wide margin, but not enough for the party’s backing.
Meet the Candidates for Lieutenant Governor in Pennsylvania
Voters will elect the nominees for lieutenant governor this May.
No Trump Endorsement? Senate Hopeful McCormick Enlists Cruz, Other GOP Stars
Sen. Ted Cruz headlined a rally for US Senate candidate David McCormick near Allentown on Tuesday. Former Trump White House insiders Hope Hicks and Sarah Sanders are also lending their support.
Redistricting Issues Linger as Pennsylvania’s Primary Season Approaches
With deadlines looming and many seats up for grabs, the fate of Pennsylvania’s redrawn legislative and congressional districts likely rests in the courts.
Pennsylvanians Call Out the Carpetbaggers in Senate Race
A wide-open race for the seat being vacated by two-term Republican Sen. Pat Toomey has attracted wealthy and well-connected transplants, and the homers are seizing on it.
Pennsylvania’s US Senate Seat Up for Grabs This Year and Everybody Wants It
Pennsylvania voters have the opportunity to change the balance of power in the US Senate.
Wolf: Strategy to Fight COVID-19 Is Vaccines, Not Shutdowns
The Health Department is pushing more residents to get vaccinated and taking steps to support hospitals hit by severe staffing shortages and a growing tide of COVID-19 patients.
A Bonfire Bitch-Fest Turned a Pennsylvania Woman Into an Independent Liquor Store Owner
After complaining about the lack of Pennsylvania-brewed liquor options offered at state stores, Emily Leone Honhart set out to change things and emerged from her pandemic bubble as an independent liquor store owner.
Who Will be the Next Governor of Pennsylvania? Meet the Candidates.
With current Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf unable to run due to term limits, the governor seat is up for grabs. As the last line of defense against policies that are detrimental to Pennsylvanians, the 2022 governor race is extremely important and affects every resident of the state.
GOP Lawmakers Failed Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ Communities Again in 2021
Republicans could have stepped up this year to prevent LGBTQ discrimination and remove stigmatizing language in the PA criminal code. They chose not to.
Bid to Help Latinos Win More Seats in Newly Drawn Districts Draws Criticism
Proposals from the Legislative Reapportionment Commission that must reflect a decade of demographic changes identified by the census narrowed opportunities for Pennsylvania Latinos, critics say.
Racial Reckoning Turns Focus to Pennsylvania’s Roadside Historical Markers
Scrutiny over facts, historical context, and racist references has prompted changes and outright removals of historical markers across the state.
Pennsylvania Asks FEMA For Help With COVID Surge
The Wolf administration requested Federal Emergency Management Agency “strike teams” for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and ambulance companies in the hardest-hit areas of the state.
COVID Surge: Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospital Chain Runs Out of Beds
Geisinger is running at 110% capacity across its nine hospitals — overrun with largely unvaccinated COVID-19 patients who represent a quarter to well over half of all admissions.