News
Data centers have become a growing concern as November's midterm elections loom, but are one of the rare major issues that don't divide along party lines.
"There’s real-life consequences to scaring people and not relying on actual doctors and actual medical professionals to provide unbiased information to parents so that we can make reasonable decisions for our kids," said Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Residents living closest to these projects often know the least about them, largely because of NDAs that shield basic details — including how much water and energy a facility will use — from public view.
Franklin Kury, who passed away last week, helped make Pennsylvania one of the first governments in the world to guarantee a healthy environment as a basic right.
“I am glad that Jon [Forest] has publicly corrected the record
regarding the 2023 election. The truth matters, particularly in a small community where words can have a lasting impact on our neighbors and their reputations,” said Buckingham Township Supervisor Mike Bateman.
Opinion
Ideas from QAnon have appeared on government social media sites during Trump’s second term and continue to divide America amid social and economic crises.
With a real-world legal event like the SPLC indictment, extremists can point to government action as evidence that their worldview is being validated.
Growing up in a union household, I know firsthand that unions aren’t just good for their members and their families – they benefit our entire Commonwealth.
Tech companies should be bringing their own renewable energy to power data centers, not burning fossil fuels or driving up costs for consumers.
Making this arrest on the anniversary of the Unite the Right Hate Riot in Charlottesville is a choice, intended to send a message.
Education
Newly released state data shows that only about 60% of seventh grade students were vaccinated with Tdap in the 2025-26 school year.
The Morrisville Bulldogs hope to win more than just another district championship in 2026.
What journalists often describe as “grassroots organizations” are really obedient franchisees of the extremist right wing, write Maurice Cunningham and Jeff Bryant.
The latest data from Bensalem Township School District shows a downward trend in chronic absences, but the rate remains far above the state average of 21%.
Educators and experts say districts are carrying much of the burden of vetting products on their own.
Elections
The U.S. Postal Service laid out how it would implement the order last week, but time is running short to impose major changes with some states beginning to send mail ballots to voters in just a few weeks.
Garrity has still not acknowledged that Joe Biden was the legitimate winner of the 2020 election. Votebeat breaks down both candidates' records and positions.
Presler didn’t disclose his spending in Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial retention races, Public Citizen's complaint says.
“Brian Fitzpatrick hasn't held a town hall in over nine years. Voters have a right to know where we both stand on the issues. I believe town hall style debates give voters a strong voice in holding us accountable before they vote,” said Harvie.
“As president of the Dublin Borough Council, Tim has proven he fights to give police the support they need,” Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler said.
“This ruling is a victory for voters and for the Constitution," Marcia Johnson of the League of Women Voters said in a statement. “Neither the president nor the U.S. Postal Service has the authority to rewrite election rules.”
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