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seeks a preliminary injunction to restore the exhibits at the President's House site, where Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived during the years when Philadelphia was the nation's capital. #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/philadelphia...
Philadelphia Sues Trump Administration Over Removal of Slavery Exhibit at Independence National Historical Park
The city of Philadelphia has filed suit against the Trump administration after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:37 PM
📖 Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Why Josh Shapiro’s Memoir Could Complicate A Presidential Run. What PA Swing Voters Think Of Trump's First Year. Chester County Poll Book Error Was Caused By ‘Simple Human Error.’ Why Some People Are Wildly Excited About Upcoming Snowstorm.
January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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1/22 Playbook: Is Trump’s Coalition Unraveling?
Poll Shows Just 40% Approval.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:11 PM
📖 Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Majority Say Trump’s First Year Has Been Unsuccessful. Election Year PA Budget Fight Looms. Rothman Voids Washington County GOP Vote of No Confidence in Bartolotta. Skillcations
January 22, 2026 at 1:11 PM
It's soap opera-esque in Washington County as County GOP vote of no confidence in Sen. Camera Bartolotta is voided by PAGOP chair Greg Rothman. #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/rothman-void...
Rothman Voids Washington County GOP Vote of No Confidence in Sen. Bartolotta
Said action “was improper, inconsistent with the State Party Bylaws and not supported by the Republican Party of Pennsylvania.”
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January 21, 2026 at 7:06 PM
📖 Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Shapiro Opens Up About "Unhappy Childhood Home" In New Book. PA Senate Democrats Back Bill Requiring Employers To Provide Leave For Family Care. Lehigh County Evicts Homeland Security Over Back Rent. Governor’s Executive Chef Answers The Call
January 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
📖 Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Shapiro Writes That Harris Team Asked if He Had Ever Been an Israeli Agent. How McCormick Navigated A Wild First Year. Trump Ran On Lowering Food Costs. A Year Later, Is PA Feeling Relief? Hey NFL: What’s A Catch? www.politicspa.com/1-20-playboo...
1/20 Playbook: Shapiro Book Tidbits
Governor On Vetting Questions, Trump Call.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
📖 Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Governors Head To White House To Unveil Deal To Curb Power Prices. Fitzpatrick Is Stuck in a System He Hates. Allentown GOP Senator Stands By the Expletive He Used to Describe Philly. How 1 Beverage Came To Dominate the PA Farm Show
January 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
📖 Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. McCormick Says He Will Recuse Himself From Issues Specific To Meta. State Leaders Welcome Data Centers. Residents Don’t Want Them. Bucks County Withdraws From ICE Partnership. What Gritty Makes.
January 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
The Bucks County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it is withdrawing from its 287(g) partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) #PoliticsPA
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Bucks County Withdraws From ICE Partnership
"Public safety costs are greatly outweighed by any potential public safety benefits"
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January 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
📖 Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Latino Voters Powered Trump’s Comeback. Now They’re Turning On His Economy. Garrity Considers LG Options. White House to End Funding To Sanctuary Cities and States On Feb. 1. Philly's Rocky Statue Could Get New Home www.politicspa.com/1-14-playboo...
1/14 Playbook: Latino Voters Turning On Trump Economy
42 percent say economic situation is getting worse.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM
☕ The Day After … Monday

📖 In Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Garrity: “Shapiro Has Made Pennsylvania Mediocre.” PA Residency Rule Forced Guridy's Exit. Will An Old Pennsylvania Coal Town Get a Reboot From AI? ‘Seeking Experienced Witch’
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1/13 Playbook: Garrity: “Shapiro Has Made Pennsylvania Mediocre”
Republican challenger goes after governor.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Dina Powell McCormick, former Republican official and wife of Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick, has been selected as president and vice chairman of Meta, reporting directly to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/meta-tabs-di...
Meta Tabs Dina Powell McCormick As President
Will report directly to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
🥱 Monday, Monday

📖 Today's #PoliticsPA Playbook. Shapiro Is Running in 2026. What About 2028? Supreme Court Could Dramatically Alter US Election Landscape. The Demise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Affects Us All. Mites on Ice Event Turns Into Brawl at Hershey Bears Game
1/12 Playbook: Growing Stakes For Shapiro
Governor’s 2026 Reelection Bid Affects 2028
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January 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
📖 In Today’s #PoliticsPA Playbook. Josh Shapiro’s Reelection Campaign In Pennsylvania Starts Now. Post-Gazette To Publish Final Edition And Cease Operations On May 3. PA Voter Registration by County. New Girl Scout Cookie www.politicspa.com/1-8-playbook...
1/8 Playbook: Shapiro Makes It Official
The governor announces he’s running for a second term. This is the PoliticsPA Playbook
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January 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
It's official. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launched his campaign for reelection on Thursday morning in a video touting his first-term accomplishments. #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/shapiro-laun...
Shapiro Launches Reelection Campaign For Governor
It's official. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launched his campaign for reelection on Thursday morning in a video touting his first-term accomplishments.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
State Sen. Doug Mastriano announces that he will not run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2026, apparently clearing the GOP field for State Treasurer Stacy Garrity to challenge Josh Shapiro. #PoliticsPA
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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PA Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%, Remains Below National Average
National average jumps two-tenths of a percent to 4.6%
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January 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM
With the curtain drawn on 2025, it's time to look at voter registration numbers entering 2026 and their impact on congressional races, the governor's contest and control of the PA General Assembly #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/pa-voter-reg...
PA Voter Registration by County (Jan 2026)
With the curtain closed on 2025, attention turns to 2026 and the midterm elections.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent in November, up one-tenth of a percentage point from September. The U.S. unemployment rate of 4.6 percent was up two-tenths of a point over the same time period. #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/pa-unemploym...
PA Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%, Remains Below National Average
National average jumps two-tenths of a percent to 4.6%
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January 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🎱 Wondering What Wednesday Will Bring

📖 #PoliticsPA Playbook. Trump Warns Of Third Impeachment If House Republicans Lose Midterms. Ward Reelected As Senate President Pro Tem. GOP PA Candidate Wants Universal Healthcare For Children, Some Others. Remembering The Blizzard of '96
January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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By: Steve Ulrich on Monday, January 5, 2026
Shapiro, McCormick Talk Maduro, Venezuela and the U.S. Military
Pair of differing viewpoints on the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the situation in Venezuela were shared moments apart this morning
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January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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By: Steve Ulrich on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
1/6 Playbook: The Fifth Anniversary
It was Jan. 6, 2021. What will history record?
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January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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By: Steve Ulrich on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Swearing-In Day Around the Commonwealth
Monday was a big day around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as newly-elected officials were sworn in to their new positions.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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By: Steve Ulrich on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Shapiro Starts Reelection Campaign With $30M In The Bank
In racing, it's called "holding the pole position."
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January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM