Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

A pair of Allentown City Councilmembers announced their candidacies for Mayor. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The Allentown City Councilman’s campaign website describes himself as a “fearless, proven progressive who has assembled a broad, multiracial, working-class coalition that can unify the city.”

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The Allentown City Councilwoman said that the city needs “structural, systemic change.”

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Three of the four caucuses in the state legislature have elected new leadership teams, while the Senate Democrats are expected to vote on a new leadership team this week. Here is the Playbook.

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Two caucuses will be led by women, Republicans secure a second statewide row office, and the President attacks a Philly Republican. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

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On Thursday, Sen. Kim Ward was elected to serve as the Senate Majority Leader for the upcoming session, while Rep. Joanna McClinton was elected to serve as the House Minority Leader for the upcoming term.

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Rep. Joanna McClinton will be the first Black woman to serve as Minority Leader in Pennsylvania’s state House.

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Sen. Kim Ward will be the first woman to serve as majority leader in Pennsylvania’s state Senate.

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President Donald Trump blasted Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt in a tweet, while House Democrats are slated to select a new Minority Leader.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

President Donald Trump falsely accused Philadelphia GOP City Commissioner Al Schmidt of refusing to look at wrongdoing in the election. Senator Toomey vouched for Schmidt; the Pa. and Philly Republican parties haven’t responded.