Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Signs POWER Act Bill 

Intergovernmental collaboration between the Parker Administration, City Council & labor leaders has significantly enhanced Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Cherelle L....
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Shapiro Administration reminds drivers to put down the phone

Signed by Governor Shapiro last year, the new hands-free law bans hand-held cell phone use while driving and increases transparency and accountability at traffic...

Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Voter Turnout in 2025 Primary Election

Philadelphia, PA – The Committee of Seventy released the following statement regarding voter turnout in the 2025 primary election. It can be attributed to Lauren...

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Memorial Day

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg,...

Mexican, Ecuadorian Nationals Sentenced for Illegally Reentering the United States After Deportation

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that two men convicted of illegally reentering the United States after having been deported in the...

Strengthening communities: Shapiro Administration highlights $753,000

The Erie County-based program received one of 403 statewide awards recently through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which Governor Shapiro is again proposing to fund...

Governor Shapiro announces plan to protect Pennsylvanians’ health care from private equity

 Following the closure of Crozer Health, Governor Shapiro and his Administration are taking bold action to hold private equity accountable, safeguard essential services, and...
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For the second time, Maryland man convicted at trial of making violent threats against...

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Keith Dougherty, 69, of College Park, Maryland, was convicted today at trial of one count...

Shapiro Administration Secures $19.1M Investment from Kettle & Fire

As part of its commitment to the Commonwealth, the bone broth company is investing $19.1 million into the project and creating 149 new jobs. Governor Josh...

 Shapiro Administration Launches New Security Feature

SNAP recipients and all EBT cardholders can now lock their cards when not in use to protect against theft and skimming Harrisburg, PA – The...