City Council’s law committee pulled a proposed charter amendment from the May primary ballot, delaying a vote that would have let councilmembers run for higher office without resigning. Sponsor Isaiah Thomas says timing and feedback prompted the pause.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will be in Philadelphia on April 13 for Independence Hall, a CEO roundtable and a stop at the Eagles' training facility. The visit highlights trade and cultural ties.

Supreme Court spokeswoman says Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at a March Philadelphia event; he returned to the bench the next week.

On the one‑year anniversary of an arson at the governor’s residence, Gov. Josh Shapiro met with faith leaders in Harrisburg as the state moved to distribute nearly $11M in security grants to nonprofits and houses of worship.

A legislative study requested by Rep. Rob Matzie urges the PIAA to create transfer oversight, tighten feeder‑school rules for private schools and clarify championship‑site standards.

Early statewide polls give Gov. Josh Shapiro a double‑digit lead over Stacy Garrity; fundraising and turnout will shape the May primary and the November race.

PECO has asked regulators for a 12.5% electricity rate increase that could add about $20 to a typical monthly bill starting in 2027.

DA Larry Krasner outlined funding requests for FY27 to expand prosecutions and victim services while updating the city on recent shootings. City Hall will weigh the ask as it reviews Mayor Parker’s $6.97B proposal.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court found the mandatory life‑without‑parole penalty for second‑degree (felony) murder unconstitutional, ordered resentencings in the Derek Lee case and stayed the ruling 120 days.

Rep. Stephenie Scialabba's planned resignation will leave a House vacancy and could push Butler County into a costly special election.

The state House approved HB2189 on March 24, 2026, setting staged increases to $15 and giving counties a route to move faster. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

Philadelphia courts will bar Meta's AI-enabled glasses and other recording devices from courthouses starting March 30 to protect juror and witness privacy.

The Pennsylvania House unanimously passed HB 1750 after an investigation found a Pittsburgh funeral director allegedly mishandled thousands of pets. The bill would force disclosures, certifications and new recordkeeping rules for pet cremation providers.