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Labor

'The strike is over, and nobody’s happy’ – Philadelphia municipal workers agree to deal with the city

With piles of trash assaulting eyes and noses and mounting political pressure, a deal that fell short of what the union wanted and climbed past what Mayor Cherelle Parker wanted

News & Politics

Congressman Dan Meuser opts against run for governor in 2026

The Republican congressman appeared to secure the support of President Donald Trump earlier this year.

Philadelphia

Unlucky number 7: Philly municipal worker strike prepares to enter second week

With the city’s trash continuing to go uncollected, talks between the Parker administration and District Council 33 offer little hope for a quick resolution.

U.S. Congress

By the numbers: The key figures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill

While supporters and critics spar over the myriad impacts from the recently passed reconciliation bill – a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda – City & State focuses on the numbers behind the bill.

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Technology

Pennsylvania is a Top 3 state for government AI readiness

A new analysis from Code For America says the commonwealth’s proactive approach to AI “positions it as a leader in responsible AI adoption and innovation.”

General Assembly

Junk fees, corporate taxes and boot camps: 5 bills advanced by PA lawmakers this week

City & State rounds up some of the major proposals considered in Harrisburg to close out June.

Technology

As Amazon moves in, lawmakers weigh innovation vs. oversight in AI policy

The efforts to make the commonwealth into an artificial intelligence powerhouse have plenty of upside and risk to go around.

Energy

‘Pennsylvania is on the rise’: state and business leaders celebrate plans to reopen Three Mile Island nuclear reactor

Constellation says the rebranded Crane Clean Energy Center could open as soon as 2027.

PersonalityShow All

Satire/Odd News

WNBA Poll Results: Let the Freedom ring

Readers say Philadelphia Freedom is their favorite team name

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Satire/Odd News

Reader’s poll: Philadelphia’s WNBA team name

Which team name do you think is the best option for the city’s 2030 team?

Personality

For these elected officials politics is in their DNA

Since pre-Colonial days, elected office has been a family business for some Pennsylvanians

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Honors

The City & State PA 2025 40 Under 40

Meet the 20- and 30-somethings shaping policy and progress in the Keystone State

Trailblazers

The 2025 City & State Pennsylvania Trailblazers in Economic & Workforce Development

Meet the difference-makers in politics, policy and beyond.

Power List

The City & State PA 2025 Pennsylvania Power 100

Above & Beyond

The 2025 City & State Pennsylvania Above & Beyond

OpinionShow All

News & Politics

Funding transit is essential to the justice system

The chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association makes the case for how public transportation is key to providing people with access to the courts.

Opinion

Opinion: Fare point: More SEPTA funding helps students pursue their education dreams

One of the many negative impacts of legislators failing to support public transit would be reduced access to higher education for those reliant on public transportation

Politics

Opinion: The SNAP decision: Why and how cuts will hurt recipients, farmers and PA’s economy

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has deep roots in Pennsylvania that need to be tended, not trimmed.

Politics

Opinion: Don’t turn off federal funding for clean energy initiatives in PA

From better-paying jobs to improving schools, there is no shortage of examples why Congress must protect clean energy funding incentives.

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