Sen. Amanda Cappelletti introduced SB1193 to bar civil ICE arrests inside or within 1,000 feet of Commonwealth and local government facilities unless agents have a judicial warrant. The bill would also let people subjected to unlawful arrests sue for damages.

Two suburban constables signed onto ICE's 287(g) program in 2025, prompting alarm from county leaders and city lawmakers.

City Council is reconsidering bills that would expand renters' rights, authorize proactive inspections and add new legal remedies — while landlord groups warn of unintended fallout.

A small "No War With Iran" rally gathered at Philadelphia City Hall after U.S.-Israel strikes, as police increased patrols and local groups voiced mixed reactions.

Sen. Steve Santarsiero filed SB 1157 to force polluters to clean hazardous spills, set deadlines and give DEP power to act after the Twin Oaks jet‑fuel leak in Upper Makefield. The bill would require cleanup to residential standards and create a public portal for updates.

The Shapiro administration announced $15 million in micro-grants aimed at historically disadvantaged small businesses across Pennsylvania. The largest share goes to the PA CDFI Network to reach all 67 counties.

The city will cover up to $2,000 toward funeral and burial costs for homicide victims, with applications opening March 1. The Office of the Victim Advocate will manage intake.

Two days before the Feb. 24 special election, Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. laid out his stances on immigration, taxes and homelessness at a community forum. The race will fill Josh Siegel’s seat through November.

Mayor Parker celebrated the return of history at the President's House site and warned legal challenges may follow.

Upper Darby council voted Feb. 18 to bar township police from taking part in non-criminal ICE enforcement. The move follows student protests and community concern.

Pennsylvania returned a record $334.1 million in unclaimed funds in 2025, driven in part by the new Money Match automatic‑return program. Millions more still sit in state vaults.

City Council heard hours of testimony on creating an Office of Freedmen Affairs to identify descendants of enslaved people and explore targeted reparations measures.

The Diocese of Camden settles with over 300 clergy abuse survivors for $180 million, requiring court approval and measures for prevention and transparency.