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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey meets with Mae Krier of Levittown at a campaign event in Bucks County in August. Krier is an original “Rosie the Riveter,” a catchall term for the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II to build the planes, ships, and bombs.

End of the Casey era: Bob Casey will leave the Senate with a reputation as a quiet fighter for working people

Senate colleagues lauded his empathy, ability to listen, and humility in a chamber where many members seek the spotlight.

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin speaks during a December 2023 news conference at his office on Dec. 12, 2023 in Trenton.

New Jersey News

George Norcross exploited ‘overwhelming political influence’ to extort rivals, prosecutors say in fight to allow charges to reach a jury

Andrew Seidman and Jeremy Roebuck

Elon Musk speaks before President-elect Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27.

More Pa. Dems got $100 checks that may be from Elon Musk’s PAC. Some aren’t cashing them in protest.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announces a $153 million state bailout of SEPTA on Friday inside the bus depot at the Frankford Transportation Center. He is using a legal provision that allows states to flex federal highway money to transit needs.

Gov. Shapiro secures $153 million for SEPTA, averting fare hike planned for 2025

Thomas Fitzgerald and Gillian McGoldrick

Mayor Cherelle Parker at a ribbon-cutting to announce the first of several “community action centers” at the Logan Library. Holding the scissors is Sherita Glenn, a member of one of Parker’s community advisory councils. Between them was Diane Richardson of the Mount Airy Community Council. Also present were Pastor William Scott III, of House of Faith Baptist Church, and Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel (right).

Philadelphia Politics

Mayor Cherelle Parker establishes ‘mini City Halls’ in 11 neighborhoods for Philly residents to access city services

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