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Bob Casey Went to Washington, But Bever Left Scranton February 19, 2024
As Gina Frattali Sherman explains it, at the time it happened Bob Casey Jr. didn’t think it was particularly funny to take a hard left hook to the face from one of his best friends as he stood at the threshold to his apartment in Philadelphia....
How Academics Are Helping Trump February 19, 2024
Those of us who work at colleges and universities are playing right into his hands. The more reason we give people to hate on higher education, the more likely they are to pull the lever for Trump....
Understanding State Prioritization of Abortion August 30, 2023
What the state’s decision to move away from crisis pregnancy centers means for the future of family planning in the commonwealth....
New Attorneys for Central Bucks Teacher Quit Within Two Days August 30, 2023
Earlier in the month, three attorneys left the case, bringing the total up to five the number of attorneys who have left Burgess’s side of the case this month....
I No Longer Feel Safe Walking in Philadelphia August 29, 2023
Former President Donald Trump famously said a few years ago, “Bad things happen in Philadelphia.” He was heavily criticized, with many on the Left demonizing him and labeling the comment racist and untrue. And then, almost as if on cue, the city endu...
Philly Police Lied about a Deadly Shooting. Now What? August 25, 2023
A Philadelphia police shooting has left a young man dead and exposed a false narrative from officials. How long do we wait for justice?...
Shapiro Chooses Extremism in Defunding Family Support Centers August 24, 2023
Over the last six months, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have been getting to know Gov. Josh Shapiro.There was initially much to be hopeful about. At his inaugural address back in January, Gov. Shapiro laid out a vision for Pennsylvania...
‘The Book of Virtues’ – More Important Now Than Ever August 22, 2023
We are a nation divided. So it seems, and so we are told. Again and again.Americans disagree on abortion. We disagree on what’s important, on what is and isn’t a “crisis.” We disagree on the types of energy our nation ought to create and use. We disa...
Nurse Practitioners, PAs Fill Rural Health Care Gap August 15, 2023
(The Center Square) — Data shows other health care workers proliferate in rural regions, filling the gap left behind by doctors and specialists who migrate to larger communities....
Houck Announces Challenge To Fitzpatrick's Seat in Congress August 10, 2023
It appears that Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick will not only face a repeat challenge from the left, but will now face a primary challenger from his own ranks....
PA Politics' Annual Game of Chicken August 07, 2023
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward called her colleagues back to Harrisburg. It was a month after lawmakers left town with the state budget in limbo. It was passed but not signed....
PA Still Struggles to Fix Mortgage Relief Program August 01, 2023
Pennsylvania’s struggles to fix a troubled mortgage relief program left some desperate homeowners with broken promises, shut off utilities...
Rep. Conor Lamb Reflects as He Departs Office December 26, 2022
As U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb’s tenure comes to a close, he has not been able to shake the memory of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. “On that day, it just felt like an attack on our country,” he said....
Blinded by Political Party Colors July 22, 2022
There was a time in my life when I couldn’t tell you the political parties of almost anyone I knew. Parties didn’t define any of those people as much as other things about them. They weren’t Democrats or Republicans. They were teachers, bankers, farm...
The Democrats Get Their Man in PA May 19, 2022
The GOP nominates Doug Mastriano, a long shot in November....
Summer Lee Could be the Latest Addition to the Squad May 16, 2022
The state House representative could add to progressive gains this cycle....
‘Squad’ Wannabe Summer Lee Spooks Jewish Voters May 16, 2022
Many Democratic leaders view progressive Summer Lee as a rising star who’s in the lead in Pennsylvania’s District 12 Congressional race, but some voters are saying not so fast....
