Tom MacDonald | WHYY

Philadelphia Democratic Party head Bob Brady has confirmed former Lt. Gov. Mike Stack made his intentions of joining the mayoral race known during a meeting of party leadership.

A proposed constitutional amendment being considered in Harrisburg would bring more clarity for when a politician charged with a crime must be forced out of office.

Pennsylvania’s infrastructure received a “C-” in the latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The grading is designed to highlight where infrastructure needs are not being met in hopes of securing funding to make repairs.

Philadelphia implemented a curfew for teens amid a rise in crime during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Now, City Council has approved a measure to make the nighttime restrictions for young people permanent.

A bus full of people seeking asylum — sent from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott — arrived at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

A bill that would expand health care coverage for military veterans impacted by toxic burn pits was rejected by Republican senators last week.

Nine feet tall and bronze, “Harriet Tubman, The Journey to Freedom” was sculpted by Wesley Wofford and unveiled on the northeast corner of Philadelphia's City Hall this week.