Pennsylvania lawmakers, educators look for ways to fix teacher shortage
Pennsylvania Sen. Vincent Hughes shared a simple message in West Philadelphia Monday: "We need more teachers."
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Pennsylvania Sen. Vincent Hughes shared a simple message in West Philadelphia Monday: "We need more teachers."
MaKenzie Hanks is inspired by Black history, from Shirley Chisholm to her own family, to speak up for HBCUs.
Gov. Josh Shapiro discussed a proposal to invest in small businesses during a visit to University City.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia Thursday to pitch his proposal to invest in small businesses.
In his budget address Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro renewed a promise that was a large part of his campaign: raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Gov. Shapiro said more-than-doubling the current minimum wage of $7.25 an hour is the smartest decision for Pennsylvania's economy.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his budget plan to Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday.
Gov. Shapiro said he will provide more financial details in his budget address next week.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill Monday that makes the speed cameras permanent. According to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, the cameras have reduced speeding along the Boulevard by 90%.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a $282 million increase in state funding for public transportation. The announcement comes one day after Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials asked for more funding for SEPTA.
Under a new Pennsylvania law, Medicaid will now cover donated breast milk for infants in need
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announces law granting Medicaid coverage for donated breast milk. Kim Hudson reports.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and many more visited Girard College to speak during Monday's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
President Joe Biden is trying his hand at retail politics.
Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's two-term elected district attorney, is suing to halt the appointment of a new special prosecutor for crimes that occur on the city's trains.
Governor Shapiro is applauding the reversal of a controversial proposal to renovate Welcome Park at Second and Chestnut. The National Park Service proposal included removing the William Penn statue and a model of his home. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/47tpRWH
The Peregrine Lander is the first American rocket with a moon lander. The rocket was built by Astrobotic in Pittsburgh.
Governor Josh Shapiro was joined by a very special guest Thursday to give the all-clear for Santa's reindeer this year. All nine reindeer received a clean bill of health and were cleared for special deliveries across Pennsylvania.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a Pennsylvania Senate bill into law that would keep speed cameras operational on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Boulevard.
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrated Friday the signing of that bill at the National Constitution Center. He was joined by Philadelphia native and musician Meek Mill.
The legislature unanimously approved a bill that gives districts the choice of either a minimum of 180 days of instruction.
Organizers said the rally was in response to recent incidents of antisemitism in Philadelphia and increasing incidents globally.
Community leaders gathered at congregation Rodeph Shalom Synagogue in Spring Garden in response to recent incidents of antisemitism in Philadelphia and increasing incidents globally.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined University of Pennsylvania students Thursday for a menorah lighting. The visit comes as the school's president Liz Magill is under fire for her comments at a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this week. Shapiro stressed that he wants students to feel safe on campus.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Philadelphia restaurant Goldie to show support after protesters rallied and chanted outside the falafel restaurant.
