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Within hours, Pa. Republicans make impeachment drive against Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner a midterm issue

HARRISBURG, Pa. — When Pennsylvania Republicans announced they were introducing articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday, they said the crime situation in the city had gotten so dire, they couldn’t wait any longer to act.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

Pa. health care providers and lawmakers face off in state Supreme Court case to decide Medicaid coverage for abortion

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania's high court is weighing whether a state rule prohibiting low-income people from paying for abortions with state-funded health insurance violates their equal rights and discriminates against women.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

She fled Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Now this Philly high schooler won MLB recognition and a trip to the World Series

PHILADELPHIA — Maritza Lopez-Gonzalez moved to Philadelphia when she was 13, after Hurricane Maria ravaged her native Puerto Rico. She knew no English.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

Editorial: For the sake of the city, Krasner must view impeachment threat as a teachable moment

There are perhaps few topics in Philadelphia’s political circles more polarizing than the debate over the job performance of District Attorney Larry Krasner.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

1-4 Sixers are again uninspiring in 119-109 loss to Raptors

TORONTO — At times, it was as if the Toronto Raptors were playing five-on-zero.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

John Fetterman’s debate showing left Democratic insiders shaken but still hopeful

PHILADELPHIA — When one Pennsylvania Democratic operative got on a call Wednesday morning, his out-of-state clients didn’t want to talk about their own campaigns. They were asking about John Fetterman.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

Pa. House Republicans file articles of impeachment against Philly DA Larry Krasner

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania House Republicans filed two articles of impeachment Wednesday against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, charging him with not adequately enforcing state laws and implementing policies they say have contributed to a spike in gun violence.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

‘The best dudes I’ve ever been around’: How the Phillies created a winning chemistry

This was early July, less than two weeks after Bryce Harper had three pins placed in his broken left thumb. The Phillies, minus their best player, arrived in St. Louis for a series that opened on a Friday, ran through the weekend, and wrapped up on Monday. Two day games…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Eagles acquire All-Pro pass rusher Robert Quinn from the Bears

The Eagles are loading up for a potential stretch run.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

During debate, Mehmet Oz said local politicians should have a say in abortion. Democrats see an opportunity

PHILADELPHIA — While much of the reaction to Tuesday night’s Senate debate has centered on Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s performance and lingering speech problems after his stroke, Democrats think Republican Mehmet Oz made the most serious fumble of the night with an an answer on abortion.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022