John Cole
@johnlcole.bsky.social
Journalist | Previously: Pennsylvania Capital-Star, PCN TV, PoliticsPA, Northeast Times | Archbishop Ryan and Temple grad
State Rep. Amen Brown (D-Philadelphia) shared this post from 50 Cent on his Facebook story after the results of the New York City Mayoral race.
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
State Rep. Amen Brown (D-Philadelphia) shared this post from 50 Cent on his Facebook story after the results of the New York City Mayoral race.
Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5 announced their 2025 endorsements earlier today and are backing Kevin Dougherty, a Democrat’s, bid for retention on the State Supreme Court, while also supporting GOP district attorney candidates Pat Dugan in Philly and Jen Schorn in Bucks County.
October 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5 announced their 2025 endorsements earlier today and are backing Kevin Dougherty, a Democrat’s, bid for retention on the State Supreme Court, while also supporting GOP district attorney candidates Pat Dugan in Philly and Jen Schorn in Bucks County.
I also asked Gov. Shapiro about the state-appointed special prosecutor for SEPTA. Here’s his response:
August 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I also asked Gov. Shapiro about the state-appointed special prosecutor for SEPTA. Here’s his response:
SHENANDOAH, Pa— Former Congressman Conor Lamb headlined a worker’s rights rally organized by the Schuylkill County Democratic Committee. He criticized the Trump administration and referred to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman as a “so-called Democrat.”
July 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
SHENANDOAH, Pa— Former Congressman Conor Lamb headlined a worker’s rights rally organized by the Schuylkill County Democratic Committee. He criticized the Trump administration and referred to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman as a “so-called Democrat.”
Also, didn’t think this would be part of the assignment yesterday. (Thank you, @jaxonwhite.bsky.social for the video)
July 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Also, didn’t think this would be part of the assignment yesterday. (Thank you, @jaxonwhite.bsky.social for the video)
Bonus points for the farm having the chance to shoot some hoops.
July 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Bonus points for the farm having the chance to shoot some hoops.
Asked Gov. Josh Shapiro earlier today if he would sign HB 1200, which would legalize recreational use of marijuana by adults, with sales through state-owned stores, into law. He described the House passing the bill 102-101 as a “really important first step.”
May 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Asked Gov. Josh Shapiro earlier today if he would sign HB 1200, which would legalize recreational use of marijuana by adults, with sales through state-owned stores, into law. He described the House passing the bill 102-101 as a “really important first step.”
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades president Jimmy Williams Jr. called for “the working class to declare independence from both political parties.”
May 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades president Jimmy Williams Jr. called for “the working class to declare independence from both political parties.”
“Here is the bottom line and I say that to my Democratic colleagues in the Congress. Stop defending the status quo economically,” U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said during a rally outside of Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday.
May 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Here is the bottom line and I say that to my Democratic colleagues in the Congress. Stop defending the status quo economically,” U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said during a rally outside of Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday.
I thought this was the most interesting answer Congressman Meuser gave to reporters about the 2026 race for governor, saying he wouldn’t run without the support of President Donald Trump.
April 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I thought this was the most interesting answer Congressman Meuser gave to reporters about the 2026 race for governor, saying he wouldn’t run without the support of President Donald Trump.
On Saturday, Garrity and Meuser both said they’d have to make a decision in the summer.
April 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
On Saturday, Garrity and Meuser both said they’d have to make a decision in the summer.
And in unrelated news…spent Thursday in DC to see the Phils start off 1-0 with an extra inning W for Opening Day.
March 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
And in unrelated news…spent Thursday in DC to see the Phils start off 1-0 with an extra inning W for Opening Day.
Former Democratic state Sen. Jimmy Dillon, who lost his bid for reelection to Republican Joe Picozzi in 2024, has been announced as the next head coach for Archbishop Ryan’s girls’ basketball team.
March 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Former Democratic state Sen. Jimmy Dillon, who lost his bid for reelection to Republican Joe Picozzi in 2024, has been announced as the next head coach for Archbishop Ryan’s girls’ basketball team.
I asked Congressman GT Thompson (R-Centre) his thoughts on the 2026 race for Governor in Pennsylvania. Here’s what he told me. penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...
March 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I asked Congressman GT Thompson (R-Centre) his thoughts on the 2026 race for Governor in Pennsylvania. Here’s what he told me. penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...
Gov. Josh Shapiro will be on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher this Friday.
March 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro will be on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher this Friday.
State Sen. Doug Mastriano has endorsed Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase in her bid for governor. Mastriano, who lost his bid for PA governor in 2022, is reportedly considering another run for the office in 2026.
March 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
State Sen. Doug Mastriano has endorsed Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase in her bid for governor. Mastriano, who lost his bid for PA governor in 2022, is reportedly considering another run for the office in 2026.
Punchbowl News is also reporting that Fetterman will meet with DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard. punchbowl.news/archive/1218...
December 18, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Punchbowl News is also reporting that Fetterman will meet with DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard. punchbowl.news/archive/1218...
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will meet with Agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins today, according to Punchbowl News. Fetterman serves on the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. punchbowl.news/archive/1218...
December 18, 2024 at 5:46 PM
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will meet with Agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins today, according to Punchbowl News. Fetterman serves on the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. punchbowl.news/archive/1218...
Punchbowl News reports that U.S. Sen.-elect Dave McCormick (R-PA) has hired James Cunningham to be his deputy chief of staff and Laura Atcheson to be his legislative director. punchbowl.news/archive/1218...
December 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Punchbowl News reports that U.S. Sen.-elect Dave McCormick (R-PA) has hired James Cunningham to be his deputy chief of staff and Laura Atcheson to be his legislative director. punchbowl.news/archive/1218...
Inbox: U.S. Rep-elect Rob Bresnahan (R-8th District) announced that he’s been selected to serve on the U.S. House Committees on Transportation & Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Small Business. #PA08.
December 18, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Inbox: U.S. Rep-elect Rob Bresnahan (R-8th District) announced that he’s been selected to serve on the U.S. House Committees on Transportation & Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Small Business. #PA08.