State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) became the first openly gay man to be nominated by a major party for statewide office in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
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Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
VIDEO: Project 2025 can strip rights away from millions of Americans
Project 2025 is a 920-page right-wing manifesto written by top national conservative organizations like the Heritage Foundation and Turning Point USA, and it serves as a blueprint to radically transform the federal government by firing half of all government workers...
Where are the best budget-friendly vacation spots in Pennsylvania?
Cast your vote for your favorite affordable vacation destination in Pennsylvania. Together, let’s uncover the best escapes the Keystone State has to offer.
Philadelphia DA cancels arrest warrant for state Rep. Kevin Boyle on eve of Pa. primary
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said a detective had sought the warrant against Boyle, whose district includes a section of Northeast Philadelphia, with information that was not false or fake but had “a piece missing.”
Influencers and creators find new ways to engage young Philadelphia voters
Hundreds of young Philadelphians and creators gathered at Rec Philly, a creative space tucked away inside the former Gallery Mall, last Friday for a day-long event that’s designed to get millennials and gen zers engaged in the political process.
New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
VIDEO: Shapiro aims to eliminate waiting lists for services for intellectually disabled adults
Gov. Josh Shapiro and his top human services official spoke on their administration's plan to reduce and potentially eliminate the waitlist keeping disabled individuals and their families from accessing support in a visit to the non-profit BARC Developmental Services...
6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.