Philadelphia’s Joanna McClinton reelected as speaker, despite a 101-101 tie in the Pa. House
In what could have been a dramatic and drawn-out process, McClinton was reelected with ease — without requiring GOP members to record whether they supported McClinton’s speakership.
Philadelphia's Democratic mayor responds to mockery for spelling Eagles wrong during speech
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker responded to her misspelling of the Eagles' name during a speech on Sunday, saying she ...
Death of Democratic lawmaker leaves Pennsylvania House deadlocked at 101-101
Pennsylvania's state House Democratic caucus says one of its members has died, leaving the chamber deadlocked at 101-101.
Democratic state representative from Western Pa. dies, leaving the House tied 101-101
State Rep. Matt Gergely's seat will be filled by a special election. Until then, the House will remain tied. The speaker, however, is a Democrat from Philadelphia.
Editorial: The surprising grace of a politically divided state House of Representatives
Something remarkable happened Tuesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers exercised both judgment and grace. It’s shocking. Even more ...
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Joanna McClinton reelected as Pennsylvania House Speaker after Republican candidate bows out
Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia to lead the chamber for the new session after the Republican floor leader bowed out to resolve a ...
Officials: Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind the proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City ...
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THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.; SECOND SESSION. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
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