Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Philly teachers’ union votes to authorize strike The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted yesterday to authorize a strike, the first time it's done so since 2001. The vote comes…
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Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Who will challenge Shapiro in 2026? The Associated Press has a story on how the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor in 2026 will not only challenge incumbent Gov. Josh…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro's changing story You may recall that in 2024, Gov. Shapiro forcefully said he would not send Pennsylvania National Guard troops to the southern border. Specifically, he stated, “The…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Philly Public Schools: ‘Reading, Writing, & Racism’ The Free Press reports that recommended curriculum within the Philadelphia public school system shows the district is “fixated on teaching history through…
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Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! How the GOP is seeking inroads in Allegheny The Post-Gazette notes, “It’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that [Democrat] Corey O’Connor will be the next mayor of Pittsburgh.” But…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro dodges budget question Gov. Josh Shapiro has a knack for not taking a position on issues—U.S. Steel’s sale and RGGI, to name just a few. Instead, he plays…