Once Upon A Turnpike

Once upon a turnpike

It’s like a recurring bad dream. A new year, a new turnpike toll hike. Now, driving the length of the highway costs upwards of $65.70—not counting the return trip. Only, this nightmare is real. We know the usual suspects: infrastructure…

News & Brews May 1, 2026

News & Brews May 1, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Antisemitism takes center stage in Philly congressional race In the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in Philadelphia, the winner of the Democrat primary is the assumed…

News & Brews April 30, 2026

News & Brews April 30, 2026

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Winning Edge #73 – The 90-second Phone Script

Winning Edge #73 – The 90-second phone script

Winning Edge gives you the tools you need to lead and influence in the political and policy arenas. Every other week, Winning Edge releases short (approximately 5-minute) spots—or “snacks”—focused on one of four areas: fundraising, media, policy, or persuasion. Listen…

News & Brews April 29, 2026

News & Brews April 29, 2026

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News & Brews April 28, 2026

News & Brews April 28, 2026

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News & Brews April 27, 2026

News & Brews April 27, 2026

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News & Brews April 24, 2026

News & Brews April 24, 2026

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News & Brews April 23, 2026

News & Brews April 23, 2026

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News & Brews April 22, 2026

News & Brews April 22, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! ‘When silence becomes policy at the Philly Inquirer’ Sometimes media bias appears in how media outlets cover stories. Other times it appears it which stories outlet cover—and, more importantly,…

News & Brews April 21, 2026

News & Brews April 21, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. Court says taxpayers must fund elective abortion Yesterday in a 4-3 ruling, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court struck down the state’s ban on Medicaid funding for elective abortions. Dissenting,…