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The ruling affirms that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
The musical celebrating the life and legacy of jazz pioneer Jelly Roll Morton runs at Bristol Riverside Theatre now through Sunday.
In Bucks County, the Bensalem Health Center has Planned Parenthood Keystone's highest population of Medicaid patients at 69%.
About 150 people turned out to voice concerns over environmental impacts, noise pollution, NDAs and a lack of transparency as supervisors passed the first version of a likely to be revised zoning ordinance.
A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past four decades.
Opinion
Drawing on his experience mentoring an aspiring teacher from Drexel University, Philadelphia educator Trey Smith calls for the state to consider team-based teaching and residency programs proven to reduce teacher turnover by as much as 50%.
So why did Republican State Rep. Shelby Labs vote against it?
Rep. Chip Roy's “MAMDANI Act” writes Joseph McCarthy's wildest fantasies into federal immigration law and dares the courts to do something about it.
This grassroots, anti-establishment congressional candidate believes a bold, progressive campaign offers the party the best chance to finally defeat Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick. Will primary voters?
For the first time in my life I felt as if I had attended a cult gathering, writes Bucks County military veteran Steve Nolan.
Education
Drawing on his experience mentoring an aspiring teacher from Drexel University, Philadelphia educator Trey Smith calls for the state to consider team-based teaching and residency programs proven to reduce teacher turnover by as much as 50%.
“In 2025, book bans were not sparked by concerned parents, and they were not the result of local grassroots efforts. They were part of a well-funded, politically-driven campaign," said Sarah Lamdan, executive director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Montco Intermediate Unit leaders’ lavish spending on “travel to three continents, including a 14-day African safari,” didn’t make school board member Kim Wheeler mad. The journalist who reported it did.
Philadelphia science teacher Gabbi Rodriguez shares the story of a 9th-grade student who can explain complex ecosystems but cannot decode preschool-level words, exposing a literacy cliff that mirrors challenges across the Commonwealth.
I want every aspiring educator to benefit from a student teaching experience like I am without having to worry how they are going to fill up their gas tank or put food on the table when the day is done, writes Gavin Mitsdarfer.
Elections
This grassroots, anti-establishment congressional candidate believes a bold, progressive campaign offers the party the best chance to finally defeat Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick. Will primary voters?
“In November, when I jumped into this race, the odds were stacked against us. But you know — we did the impossible, and we won,” said Mejia.
State law already prohibits poll workers from betting on elections, but prediction markets argue they are not betting operations.
“We should eliminate any super PAC in a Democratic primary. And I think every presidential candidate in 2028 should pledge that they will not have any super PAC spending in a Democratic primary,” said Rep. Ro Khanna.
In many states, civic groups have long provided applications to would-be voters that they can quickly fill out.
“President Trump has tried again and again to rewrite election rules for his own perceived partisan advantage,” their lawsuit states.
Recent Votes:
- H.Res. 1189: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the re April 22, 2026Vote: Passed 211/206 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Aye
- On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1189: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation … April 22, 2026Vote: Passed 180/179 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- S. 1020: A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. April 21, 2026Vote: Passed 394/14 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 2493: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 April 21, 2026Vote: Passed 406/4 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea