Most candidates for local courts are “recommended” by the local bar association but some aren’t, and some are running despite scandal.

Municipal Elections 101 from Spotlight PA educates readers about the local positions on their ballots and empowers them to ...

Officials with New Philadelphia Municipal Court are asking New Philadelphia council to provide $300,000 from the city's general fund to pay for renovations to the court building. The building, which ...

"I am running for judge to make our court system more equitable. Our landlord/tenant court, known as the 'eviction' court, must recognize that housing is a human right." The following has been edited ...

Thomson: My judicial philosophy is to treat everybody with respect, fairness and dignity; and listen carefully to the circumstances that brought the people to court. In general, I see myself as a ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — With the deadline to register to vote looming at the end of this month, it may be a good idea to learn about some of the candidates running in November's municipal election, ...

On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to retain three state Supreme Court justices. Here’s how the court has ...

Matthew Wolford (R) and Stella Tsai (D) diverge on what they see as the most pressing concerns facing the court. Michael ...