Lower Merion's seasonal ban on gas‑powered leaf blowers begins June 1, 2026, as part of a phased plan that ends with a full ban in 2029. The ordinance allows electric blowers but has drawn pushback from landscapers and residents.

Political "smishing" texts are surging in Philadelphia ahead of the 2026 midterms. Experts warn some messages impersonate election offices or push fake donation pages.

Sen. Dave McCormick will convene defense leaders, senior military officials and investors at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle on July 14 6 15, 2026, with organizers promising announced partnerships and investments.

Penn State's state-mandated pay filing lists James Franklin at roughly $8.57M for 2024–25 and leaves Cael Sanderson off the latest roster, a quirk tied to incentives and reporting rules.

Council wants to staff up the Fair Housing Commission — adding investigators and a deputy director — as new renter protections expand the commission’s caseload.

Cabelle St. John is stepping down as Sen. John Fetterman's chief of staff, the latest senior exit as the office grapples with turnover and scrutiny.

Incumbent Summer Lee won the Democratic primary in PA‑12, keeping the Pittsburgh-area seat in Democratic hands and setting up a November general election.

Former Wilmington mayor Mike Purzycki died at 80 on May 19, 2026. Officials praised his role remaking the Riverfront and ordered flags at half‑staff.

Philadelphia’s DA activated an Election Day Task Force and opened a hotline so voters can report polling‑place problems ahead of the May 19 primary. The office says prosecutors will respond to interference and intimidation concerns.

Demand for Pennsylvania’s tax-credit scholarships has surged: more than 100,000 awards last year, but tens of thousands of applicants remain unfunded. Lawmakers are weighing several fixes in Harrisburg.

The Pa. Supreme Court ruled that cast vote records are public, but counties and experts warn privacy and technical gaps mean widespread releases won’t be simple. Officials are waiting on state guidance.

Pa. Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said Monday he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent, blaming what he called the party’s 'acquiescence to Jew-hatred.' The change keeps him on the bench but signals new tensions.

A judge upheld the revocation of Lots of Love Daycare's license, forcing the North Pershing site to close on May 19 and leaving families to find new care in a tight market.