$12 Million Owed To PA Residents With Christmas-Related Names

Bizarrely, some 140,000 Pennsylvanians named Santa, Kris, Kringle, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and more are owed a huge payout.

Rachel Levine: I'm Glad I Had Kids Before I Transitioned

Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is no stranger to controversy.

TOOMEY: Farewell To The Senate (Part One)

Farewell remarks to the Senate from Sen. Pat Toomey, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate after serving for 12 years.

WASHINGTON: What's The Fed Doing To Fight “She-Flation?”

Inflation doesn’t affect everyone equally or in the same ways.

Sen. Ward To Krasner: Constitution Says You Must Face Impeachment Trial EBSTEIN: A Chanukah Primer

The GOP-controlled Senate fired back with a lawsuit of its own.

PODCAST: GOP's Cutler Says PA House Dems Can't Do Math

Rep. Bryan Cutler discusses the ongoing battle over which party controls the lower chamber.

Cutler Signs Election Writs, Accuses Dems Of ‘Questionable Legality' In House Dispute

Republican Leader Bryan Cutler said he is in charge, not Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton.

COOPER: A Call For Diversity Of Thought On Twitter

The letter expressed Project 21’s support for Musk’s vision of a “digital town square”.

Naloxone Would Be Mandated In All PA High Schools Under Proposed Bill

"The opioid crisis knows no age," supporters say, arguing that the opioid overdose reversal drug must be widely available in schools.

Delco's $125k Diversity Officer Gives First Report To Council

The county tells Delaware Valley Journal it doesn’t have the basic data to show it needs someone doing the job.

House Dems Decry GOP Transfer Of Operating Funds Amid Leadership Dispute

The current House makeup is 102 Republicans, 99 Democrats, and three vacancies.

One Body, Two Bosses: Cutler, McClinton Now Both Sworn In As House Majority Leader

The Pennsylvania Republican and Democratic leaders in the state House of Representatives are at odds over which party is in charge.

Inflation Lingers At 7.8 Percent In PA As Prices Remain Sky High

While some places have seen improvements, the greater Philadelphia area remains at near-historic levels of inflation.

State Agency Finds Dems Are Not In House Majority–Yet

As it stands now, the House makeup will be 101 Republicans to 99 Democrats when the new session begins in January.

Pa. Gov-Elect Shapiro's Transition Team Includes More Than A Dozen LGBTQ Members

"As a member of the LGBTQ community, I’m just very excited and proud to be a part of this," team member Eric Gutshall said.

With Control Of The House In Dispute, Republicans Go To Court As Tensions Rise

Many Pennsylvanians think House Democrats will control the chamber with a one-vote majority after special elections for three vacant seats.

FLOWERS: Commonwealth Court Exonerates Christopher Columbus Statue

“The Christopher Columbus statue has been a source of controversy.”

In Wake Of Griner's Release, DelVal Reps Ask State Dept. To Help Free PA Resident

Many Democrats have praised the Biden administration, while some Republicans worry about the precedent now set.

PA Sens. Muth, Williams Decry Senate Parliamentary Rules

Delaware County State Sen. Katie Muth says the rules of the Pennsylvania Senate are unfair.

PA Energy Sector Hopes To Work With EPA On Methane Emission Rules

EPA is also planning to look at all drilling sites, not just large operations.

GARRITY: Congress Should Act Now To Help Six Million Americans With Disabilities – Including One Million Veterans

This simple legislation will provide financial empowerment and increased independence for millions of Americans with disabilities.

KEATING: Banning Oil Exports Is About Politics, Not Sound Economics

Bad politics breeds bad policies, with potentially devastating results for American small businesses and consumers.

DelVal's McClinton Declares Herself Majority Leader In ‘Secret' Ceremony

Democrat state Rep. Joanna McClinton declared herself the House Majority Leader, despite not having a majority.

PA Votes To Define Gender, Sex, Added Protection For LGBTQ Individuals

The regulation comes after the Republican legislature blocked bills that would have afforded similar protections.

PA Residents Should Wear Masks For Holidays, CDC Says

While it may feel to some like the pandemic is over, the "tripledemic" effect of COVID-19, RSV, and flu is causing officials to worry.

GIORDANO: Why The GOP Should Embrace Mail-In Ballots

Republicans can and should beat Democrats at the mail-in ballot game.

NASA Rocket Launch Visible In PA Friday

If skies are clear enough, you may be able to see the rocket from your backyard for up to two minutes, officials said.

Montgomery County Commissioners Raise Their Salaries, Slated To Increase Taxes

Montgomery County commissioners' vote to raise taxes and give themselves a pay hike was a “gut punch” for taxpayers.

PODCAST: The GOP's Future, In Delco And PA

GOP strategist Athan Koutsiouroumbas and Delaware County GOP chair Frank Agovino say Republicans need a new strategy.

O'NEILL: Will Biden Continue To Weaponize The Department Of Justice?

Federal observers was another example of federal resources being weaponized by an administration bent on suppressing opponents.

State AGs Accuse Vanguard Of Pressuring Utility Companies Over Climate

Thirteen state attorneys allege Vanguard has gone back on its 2919 promises to FERC not to interfere with the management of these utilities.

Will DelVal Benefit From Josh Shapiro's Governorship?

The Delaware Valley Journal asked local leaders and pundits to weigh in.

'Heartbeat Bill' Outlawing Abortion To Be Reintroduced In PA

The new bill would outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape and incest.

REAL ID Deadline Delayed 2 Years: What It Means For PA Residents

For the third time, the federal government has passed down a massive extension on the deadline to get a REAL ID.

Hepatitis A Risk In Raspberries Spurs Recall In PA

Federal officials are warning the public that a certain brand of raspberries could be contaminated with the contagion Hepatitis A.

With No Majority In The Pa. House, Democrats And Republicans Are Fighting Over Who Calls The Shots

Democrats and Republicans in the evenly-divided state House sparred Thursday over who has the power to call a special election.

A Record-Setting Number Of Women Will Serve In State Legislatures In 2023

Pennsylvania’s 253-member General Assembly will gain six women lawmakers, from 74 in the current session to 80 in 2023.

A Controversial Pa. Prison For Migrants Is Closing. Three Things To Know

The announcement has cheered advocates, who have long decried what they have described as the inhumane conditions at the detention center.

Monroe County District Judge Lied To Secure Appointment, District Attorney's Office Alleges

District Judge John R. Caffese was arrested Thursday and released on $50,000 unsecured bail after an initial hearing in district court.

Philly Mayoral Candidates Speak On LGBTQ Rights

As the owner of a chain of ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia region, Brown is the only candidate with no previous work in politics.