New York should expose employers using Medicaid
My union represents thousands of New Yorkers working in retail and other sectors, and we negotiate strong health benefits. For decades, union plans have set the standard for what high-quality…
The criminal ascent of ‘El Mencho’ as Mexico’s most powerful drug lord
By FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ MEXICO CITY (AP) — Like many drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes kept a low profile until he was killed by the Mexican army Sunday in the western…
Philadelphia is one of the most popular destinations for apartment hunters so far this year
Philadelphia is one of the most popular major cities among renters searching for apartments ahead of this year’s peak rental season. The city ranks in the top 10 most popular…
‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips
By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known for her TikTok account, “Your Rich BFF,” where she…
Is AI’s authoritarianism a bigger threat than Trump’s?
Like every other beleaguered top editor in a big-city newsroom these days, Chris Quinn — who leads Cleveland.com and the print Plain-Dealer — has to deal with assaults from all…
State Rep. Chris Rabb isn’t running for reelection to Harrisburg as he goes ‘all in’ for Congress
State Rep. Chris Rabb announced Thursday he will not seek reelection to Harrisburg this year while he runs for a seat in Congress. State lawmakers are allowed to simultaneously run…
Mamdani’s many ways to shut budget hole
Among the many sins former Mayor Eric Adams must answer for is leaving his successor, Zohran Mamdani, a colossal budget deficit of roughly $12 billion this fiscal year and next.…
Four smart moves to cut your 2025 tax bill under new rules
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made some long-awaited permanent changes to the tax code. It also introduced short-term tax breaks that come with strict limits and phaseouts, and many…
Chris Rabb says he’s reported his treasurer for ‘unauthorized withdrawals’ from his campaign for Congress
State Rep. Chris Rabb, who is running in a competitive primary for Philadelphia’s open congressional seat, said his now-former campaign treasurer made unauthorized withdrawals and that he’s reported her to…
‘Closed’ democracy in N.Y. shuts me out
I grew up in a Democratic household, steeped in conversations about democracy and civic duty. But at 19, when I left home and began to form my own political identity,…