News
Inspired by the Akshaya Patra Foundation, the not-for-profit organization has provided more than 75,000 meals since they started a little more than a year ago.
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is retiring after leading his congregation through the deadly 2018 attack when a white supremacist gunman opened fire on his synagogue and murdered 11 worshipers from three congregations.
The plan had been held up by the state’s denial of drinking water and wastewater permits.
The project would lower noise and air pollution and help combat increasing temperatures. After losing federal backing under Trump, local lawmakers are working to save it.
“Today, the commission discusses whether to turn back time to a period before the civil rights movement, kneecapping its ability to protect workers,” said Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal, the sole Democrat left on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Opinion
While states are trying to hold Big Oil accountable for climate disasters, some fossil fuel-funded lawmakers in Congress are trying to shield them.
Pennsylvanians desperately needed a lifeline from Harrisburg this summer to provide relief from the Trump Administration's disastrous policies. Instead, they received a painful lesson in political obstruction by the Senate GOP.
Diana Leygerman, Tracy Suits, and Steve Sullivan talked to Editor Cyril Mychalejko about organizing their community and winning critical school board elections.
When it comes to war and imperial powers on this planet, the U.S. offers a staggering tale of defeat in our time, writes Tom Engelhardt.
As people die in this heat, it’s time to kick the fossil fuel industry out of our politics.
Education
Inspired by the Akshaya Patra Foundation, the not-for-profit organization has provided more than 75,000 meals since they started a little more than a year ago.
Scenes from the dress rehearsal for Friday’s performance of Shrek the Musical.
Here’s what to know and how to apply by the deadline.
“It’s definitely provided equality across the district. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you are enrolled here you don’t have to pay for a meal,” said BTSD Food Service Director Brandon Lang.
“As a community, it lifts us all up if we lift up our children and help them with their education,” said Amy Griffiths communications and development manager for the Bucks County Opportunity Council.
Elections
“The Trump Administration is holding critical funding for homeland security and disaster response hostage in their latest attempt to take over our elections and perpetuate baseless conspiracy theories,” said Gov. Shapiro.
“These candidates represent the kind of leadership Pennsylvania needs,” said Mirna Gonzalez, Pennsylvania organizing director for CASA in Action.
Trump's amplification of debunked theories about the election six years ago and his inability to accept his loss led to one of the darker moments in American history – the January 6th insurrection.
Corbett penned a column in TIME Magazine with former GOP Wisconsin Congressman Reid Ribble warning against the legislation supported by PA-01 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
The new survey of more than 1,000 Jewish adults offers a rare detailed accounting of a key demographic that sits at the very center of some of the nation’s most divisive political debates.
A Democratic trifecta could restart stalled election proposals such as pre-canvassing, same-day voter registration, and mandatory electronic pollbooks.
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- H.R. 8884: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act July 23, 2026Vote: Passed 232/188 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
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- H.Res. 1452: Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportuniti July 23, 2026Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is the sponsor of this resolution.