There’s a Black woman leader in Harrisburg: Joanna McClinton makes history
The new Pa. House minority leader is a ‘fierce’ criminal justice advocate — and an ordained preacher.
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No opponent, no problem: How Philly Dems spent more than a million bucks against no one
Uber rides, theater tickets, political largesse — here’s how candidates paid their way to uncontested reelection.
Philly’s younger, more diverse state House delegation doesn’t plan to stay quiet
“We have to break out of these silos to get at the heart of what we care about.”
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On clearing records, District Attorney’s push for reform extends beyond the Philly office
“Showing support for this type of legislation meets our duty to prevent crime.”