On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.

Trump called for "sufficient funding, as available" to get Independence Park ready for celebrations in 2026, but also plans more cuts to the Interior Department and the National Park System.

An executive order on Thursday aimed to end collective bargaining for workers at numerous departments and agencies.

As Republicans line up to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026, Mastriano said he thinks the ticket would be “unbeatable.”

President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have set out to shrink the federal workforce as they cut costs.

A new bill from City Councilmember Mark Squilla would pave the way for automated enforcement of vehicle noise violations.

“If we did not use the fund balance, we’d quite simply have to make people and program cuts,” the superintendent said. “At all costs, we must do all we can to protect the classroom.”

Many city positions are vacant and Parker’s mandate that municipal workers return to the office full time has been unpopular. Cutting Key Advantage would remove one tool for attracting new employees.

Alba Martinez, who grew up in Puerto Rico, is Philadelphia’s first Latina commerce director and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ city officials in the city’s history.

Republicans, facing mounting pressure to publicly engage with constituents, have turned to telephone town halls.

Turner largely dodged questions about whether the Trump administration’s sweeping funding cuts are likely to affect PHA or Parker’s housing plan.

Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea each visited President Donald Trump in Bedminster last weekend.

Patrick Dugan has been branded the “tough-on-crime” candidate, and is straight from central casting. But those close to him say the tough guy exterior belies the empathy that has guided his life.

To underscore his seriousness about the tariffs directive he signed, Trump said, “This is permanent.”

Property owners who believe their assessments are inaccurate can file a formal appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes.