Meuser Made a Philly Pitch for His Likely Run Against Shapiro March 21, 2025
The event, held by Rep. Dan Meuser’s allies in a predominantly Black section of Philadelphia, was met with protests by Democratic lawmakers outside....
Lee Urges More Action by Dems Against Trump March 21, 2025
Hundreds of Pittsburgh-area residents attended U.S. Rep. Summer Lee’s town hall event Thursday, bringing questions on Trump’s moves on education, environmental protection and veterans services....
A Program for Revival in Pittsburgh March 19, 2025
New population data from the American Community Survey, which produces annual demographic estimates between the decennial censuses, produced a mixed bag......
Carlisle Declares War on Vultures: March 19, 2025
Growing flocks have begun to unnerve some who live in parts of the Cumberland County town. But help is on the way....
Pennsylvania’s Local Leadership Crisis March 18, 2025
Local governments in some Pennsylvania communities are facing a continuing crisis: a shortage of residents willing to step up and serve....
Family of Missing Pitt Student Asking Police Declare Her Dead March 18, 2025
The family of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki are asking authorities in the Dominican Republic to declare her deceased, a police spokesman said Monday night. The student’s family communicated their request in a letter, accor...
Lesson From Covid--the 'Experts' Hate Our First Amendment March 17, 2025
“Misinformation.” “Disinformation.” Twitter and Facebook officials banning people. Hiding or “shadow banning” selective posts on social media. The White House and federal agencies demanding that social media platforms and newspapers ban or “shadow ba...
Single-Family Rentals to the Rescue March 13, 2025
Build-to-rent communities have grown nationwide as home ownership has gotten less affordable, but in the Philly region, they're not as popular....
Meuser Again Teases Run For PA Governor's Mansion March 07, 2025
Says PA has had two consecutive "weak" governors and he could bring Trump agenda to state...
The Young Voters of Pennsylvania March 07, 2025
We are seeing a dramatic realignment of political parties and values. Democrats now cater to fringe communities, females, coastal elites, and the Ivy League-educated. Republicans now appeal to the working class, males, middle America, and the non-col...
How Northern Pennsylvania Is Being Left Behind March 06, 2025
Within the last year, several institutions that the communities of northern Pennsylvania depend upon — including healthcare services, a college branch campus, and two correctional facilities — have been snuffed out or find themselves on life support....
Making Public Dollars More Accessible to Rural Areas March 05, 2025
Pennsylvania's Rural Population Revitalization Commission has outlined early priorities to help communities attract new residents and businesses....
Philadelphians Call for Illegal Dumping Prevention March 04, 2025
Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement....
Fed Funding for Abandoned Mines in PA Must Be Protected March 04, 2025
Funds are now unfrozen, but we must ensure all promised and future funding reaches Pennsylvania communities....
Pragmatic Democrats Seek to Rebuild in PA March 03, 2025
It’s safe to say that most Pennsylvania Democrats are chastened by their loss of the White House, the U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Casey, and three row offices. In 2016, many Democrats saw Donald J. Trump as illegitimate, but that’s harder to do now ...