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The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape
The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.
Management
Who’s Running for Mayor in Philadelphia?
In one of the most anticipated mayoral races in years, several of Philadelphia’s highest-profile politicos are resigning from their current positions and throwing their hats in the ring.
Finance
Two Legislators Want to Audit Their State's Professional Sports Stadiums
They say the move would reveal the true value of the facilities and teams for taxpayers.
Management
Lawmakers in One State Weigh Payouts for Those Wrongly Convicted
A bipartisan Pennsylvania bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
Management
Philadelphia Mayor's Ban on Guns in Parks and Rec Centers Criticized as ‘Meaningless’
Critics question whether Mayor Jim Kenney's executive order can be effective given state firearms laws. It comes after a parks and recreation worker was struck by a stray bullet and killed.
Digital Government
How Local Governments Are Handling a Threat They Can’t See
The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems. Here's what they're doing.
Digital Government
A State Turns to Its National Guard to Provide Cybersecurity Training to Local Governments
"We don’t know how many times we’ve been intruded in the cyber space," says one of the lawmakers who backed the move.
Management
Philadelphia Mayor Sparks Outrage With Comments About a Shooting
Some City Council members have called for his resignation.
Management
In Pennsylvania, GOP State Lawmakers Look to Impeach Philadelphia District Attorney
Republicans in Harrisburg say crime goes “unchecked” under Larry Krasner, the city’s progressive top prosecutor
Management
Cities and Towns Across This State are Electing Female Mayors at Record Rates
From Scranton to Harrisburg, Upper Darby to Gettysburg, and in burgs across Pennsylvania, women aren’t just getting a seat at the table—more often, they can now be found at its head.
Finance
Pennsylvania Senate Leader Proposes Lowering Gas Tax by One-third Through 2022
Politicians in the state from both parties are pushing to lower the price at the pump.
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Finance
Are Venmo and PayPal the Future of Turnpike Tolling?
The use of physical money is less and less these days, and one state senator wants to help the Pennsylvania Turnpike keep up with the times.
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