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May 22

Former Harvard Medical School morgue manager pleads guilty to swiping, selling stolen body parts

Cedric Lodge, ex-Harvard morgue manager, pleads guilty to stealing and selling body parts. He faces up to 10 years in prison for interstate transport of remains.

May 20

Pittsburgh mayoral primary sees major upset as ‘old guard’ candidate defeats progressive incumbent Ed Gainey

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey was ousted Tuesday in a stiff Democratic primary challenge from Corey O'Connor, who also outraised and outspent the incumbent on the campaign trail.

May 20

Soros-backed Philadelphia DA survives primary challenge, but potential GOP wrinkle ahead

Philadelphia Democrat District Attorney Lawrence Krasner survived a primary challenge from Judge Pat Dugan on Tuesday, but the two could potentially face a rematch in November.

May 20

Trump supporters find unlikely common ground with blue state congressman at town hall: 'I love it'

President Donald Trump supporters and Americans for Prosperity protesters lined the streets outside Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's town hall in battleground Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

May 20

Soros-backed Philly DA could face uphill battle for re-election if GOP write-in scheme succeeds

In deep-blue Philadelphia, the GOP is urging its primary voters to write in the Democrat challenging Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner in the hopes of getting him to the general election.

May 20

Pittsburgh's progressive mayor faces stiff challenge from 'old guard' in primary

Steel City voters choose between incumbent's progressive agenda and Corey O'Connor's more moderate Democratic vision.

May 19

GOP lawmaker rallies around Trump's tax-cut campaign as competitive 2026 House race looms: 'Big issue'

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie joined Americans for Prosperity for a day of action, designed to educate constituents on his work to extend President Donald Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

May 16

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison

Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, receives 25-year sentence for attempted murder. Rushdie was stabbed during a lecture, suffering severe injuries.

May 13

DNC vice chair slams Trump as 'would-be dictator' at PA town hall, as he, David Hogg face potential ouster

President Donald Trump and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the targets of speakers at a town hall in Levittown, Pennsylvania.

May 13

Transgender runner beats freshman girl by 0.15 seconds in 200-meter race at Pennsylvania high school meet

A senior transgender athlete, who identifies as a female, defeated a freshman in a girls' 200-meter race during a meet in Pennsylvania.