City leaders outline 2023 goals as Mayor Kenney enters final year in office
Mayor Jim Kenney is pledging to tackle the city’s most daunting challenges as he enters the final year of his two terms in office.
Arkoosh to lead Shapiro's sprawling human services agency
Dr. Val Arkoosh, an anesthesiologist who led Pennsylvania’s third-most populous county through the pandemic, will be nominated to lead the sprawling Department of Human Services under the incoming Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro.
Senate delays DA Larry Krasner's impeachment trial amid court case
Pennsylvania’s state Senate is postponing a trial seeking to remove Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney on the heels of a court ruling that said the impeachment articles don’t meet the constitutionally required standard.
Shapiro taps Lower Merion superintendent to be education secretary
A school superintendent who won Pennsylvania superintendent of the year and has experience in both wealthy and poor districts will be Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s nominee for secretary of education.
New Pennsylvania speaker wants 'work group' after slow session start
The man who was a surprise choice last week to become speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is canceling sessions for the rest of the week after failing to reach a deal on his primary legislative priority.
Former Philadelphia official Al Schmidt picked for key elections post in Pennsylvania
A former Philadelphia election official who has told of enduring death threats whipped up by Donald Trump for defending the city’s 2020 vote-counting against the former president’s lies will be nominated for the top election administration post in Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro’s administration.
Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes
Rep. Mark Rozzi was elected speaker by a vote of 115-85 after Republicans were unable to convert a two-seat majority into a vote to retain control of the chamber.
Kim Ward begins brief Pennsylvania lieutenant governor term as Fetterman goes
Kim Ward, Pennsylvania’s ranking state senator, has ascended to the job of state lieutenant governor. That happened Tuesday, when Democrat John Fetterman resigned minutes before he was sworn in to office as the state’s newest U.S. senator.
Pennsylvania certifies election results after recount delay
Pennsylvania’s top elections official is fully certifying results from the November vote after recount petitions in some counties delayed the process.
On a new map, Pennsylvania elects most diverse assembly ever
When map drawers reimaged the boundaries of Pennsylvania's 2532 legislative districts, they did it with an eye on the state's growing racial and ethnic minorities. Now, Pennsylvania has what officials say is the most diverse incoming class of lawmakers in state history.
Closed-door talks fail to settle Pennsylvania state House control fight
Closed-door negotiations haven't resolved a dispute between Republican and Democratic leaders in the Pennsylvania House about when to hold three special elections that will determine control of their chamber.
County vote moves Pennsylvania closer to certifying election
A suburban Philadelphia county elections board is certifying its November results, a development state officials had said is required before they are able to issue a statewide certification.
Philadelphia's Mayor race: Amen Brown launches run for mayor
Amen Brown is a 35-year-old father of two children serving his first term in the Pennsylvania State House representing sections of West Philadelphia. He says his tough upbringing makes him ready for the city’s top job.
Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification
An effort that appears to be at least partially coordinated among conservatives has inundated counties with ballot recount requests even though no races are close enough to require a recount and there's been no evidence of any potential problems.
GOP sues over special elections in Pa. House majority battle
Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled this week.
Governor's race broke Pennsylvania campaign spending record
Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race blew past the record set eight years ago, topping $110 million largely because of Democrat Josh Shapiro’s powerhouse fundraising in a race that took on national significance.
Democrats move to take power with narrow Pa. House majority
Democrats who barely won back enough seats in the Pennsylvania House in November are moving to control the chamber and replace one of their incumbents who died and two others who won higher office.
Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race
A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.
DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him
Philadelphia's elected prosecutor asked a state court Friday to halt a Republican-led effort to remove him from office, arguing that the process ended when the Legislature's two-year session ran out earlier in the week.
Former councilwoman Helen Gym announces campaign for Philadelphia mayor
A day after resigning from Philadelphia City Council, Helen Gym announced her campaign for mayor, swelling an already crowded field of candidates.