Written by Sy Snyder

A Snyder County Republican blasts a speech from the Oscars, a conversion therapy ban passes Allegheny County Council, and a Trump store opens up in the Philly suburbs. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his budget address, VP Pence and Sec. Betsy DeVos come to the state to promote school choice, and a state Senator considers legal action against a local party. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Another Philadelphia Democrat is indicted, Pennsylvanians have mixed feelings about fracking, and the PAGOP endorses candidates for three statewide offices. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A Philadelphia Democrat faces prison time one month after resigning from office, social media posts in a Congressional and state House race makes news for local news outlets, plus the House Minority Leader offers an endorsement in the crowded PA8 GOP primary. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Voters in the state Senate’s 48th District elected a new state Senate, Google offers an apology to Pittsburgh, plus the SDCC hires a new Executive Director. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Democrats and Republicans fight over a special election date, a series of new faces take control of city halls throughout the commonwealth, and two more members of Congress pledge their support to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Elections at the local level changed the makeup of various counties throughout the state as Pennsylvania gears up for the pivotal 2020 presidential election. Here’s the annual Ups & Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation fell along party lines in the impeachment vote, criminal justice reform bills were signed into law in Harrisburg, and a GOP Congressional hopeful received President Trump’s endorsement. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Swing District Democrats find themselves in a tricky situation, a GOP candidate for Congress attempts to throw a party with a member of the Proud Boys, and a District Attorney receives good and bad press. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A Philadelphia Democrat is charged with stealing from her own charity, endorsements begin rolling in for the Auditor General’s race, plus President Donald Trump taps a former Ridley Park councilman to serve in a new role in his administration. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.