Tag: Democrats

Joe Picozzi, Senator-elect.Government & Politics

Meet the Republican Candidate Who Unexpectedly Flipped Northeast Philadelphia’s 5th District State Senate Seat

When Joe Picozzi unseated incumbent Jimmy Dillon in Northeast Philadelphia’s 5th Senatorial district, he became the first Republican state Senatorial candidate to win a…

Government & Politics

New York Times: Presidential Election Could Be Decided By Microcommunities, Including in Philly’s Suburbs

With polling suggesting a dead heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, it is becoming clear that this presidential election will be decided on the…

Older woman casting her vote.Nonprofit

The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election

Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus…

Retail

New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations

Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according…

Becky Pringle speaking at the DNC.Government & Politics

Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week

During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the…

Josh ShapiroGovernment & Politics

The Washington Post: Josh Shapiro Has Mastered the Politics of Addition

At a time when politics is still so highly divisive, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is moving the state away from a politics of resentment to…