Harrisburg
Pa. House Speaker Has ‘Boehner-Like Breakdown’ Over Medical Marijuana
A poll in June showed 87 percent of Pennsylvania registered voters support medical marijuana. So most of the state is OK with marijuana use if […]
Wolf, GOP Battle Over Refugees
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: Harrisburg Republicans are unhappy with Gov. Tom Wolf’s welcome to Syrian refugees — but he’s […]
Tom Wolf Defends His Choices in Pennsylvania Budget Standoff
Tom Wolf wants you to know he’s not overly stubborn. He wants you to know he’s fighting for the right things. He wants you to […]
Dougherty, Dems Win Supreme Court Race
With two-thirds of districts reporting Tuesday night, it appeared that the three open seats on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court would each be captured by Democrats. […]
Budget Standoff Threatens Elite Gala
Good morning, and happy National Deviled Egg Day. Here’s what you need to know today. The Pennsylvania Society — the annual New York gala where […]
Legislation to Counter Union Tactics Goes to Gov. Tom Wolf for Signature
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill this week that, if signed by Gov. Tom Wolf, will likely have an impact on organized labor […]
Pa. Budget Woes Deepen; Senate Starts Vacation
We’ve all gone on vacation knowing we left a little bit of work undone. But the Pennsylvania Senate has us all beat: It’s starting a […]
Panel Considers Booting A.G. Kane
Good morning Philadelphia, and happy National American Beer Day. Here’s what you need to know today. The Pennsylvania Senate has appointed a panel to consider […]
State Rep Wants Fantasy Sports Sites to Partner With Casinos
A state representative wants Pennsylvanians to be able to play daily fantasy sports. But he wants the state to get its cut, too. Rep. George […]
No, Tom Wolf Can’t Govern Pennsylvania
A year ago today, as Tom Wolf’s never-in-doubt campaign to unseat Gov. Tom Corbett wound down to its final weeks, I asked a simple question […]
Will Climate Change Drown Philly?
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. Parts of Philadelphia could drown if the world doesn’t finally reduce carbon emissions. Glub glub. […]
Insider: Tired of Philly Politics As Usual? Quit Complaining and Run For Office
(Editor’s note: This is an opinion column from a Citified insider.) During the past few years, I’ve noticed a recurring theme in the months following municipal […]
Who Could Fill Brian Sims’ Shoes as He Takes a Run at Chaka Fattah?
[Updated 10/7/15] Philadelphia state Rep. Brian Sims has finally made it official: He announced Tuesday morning he is campaigning for Congress against incumbent U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah in the 2016 primary election. […]
Kane Hit With Second Perjury Charge
Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s woes keep mounting: Today, prosecutors filed a perjury charge against her, adding to the criminal case stemming from allegations she leaked […]
This is America, Speak … Whatever You Want
Saturday was a good day to be a Philadelphian. A great day. Collectively, maybe one of the best days. After a not-too-shabby introduction by Mayor […]