Prenatal Attraction: The race to bring OB-GYNs to rural PA before maternity care deserts expand farther
Prenatal Attraction: The race to bring OB-GYNs to rural PA before maternity care deserts expand farther
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Open Streets report reveals massive benefits carless events have for Center City businesses
The Center City District released its report on the outcome and future vision of the Open Streets program on Tuesday
Philadelphia
Four for Friday: Philadelphia weekly roundup
SEPTA gets a bump while “intoxicating substances” are on watch
Campaigns & Elections
Bob Brooks receives Working Families Party endorsement in PA-7 race
The firefighters union leader adds the progressive group’s support to his list of endorsements
Capitol Beat
Gov. Shapiro vows to use ‘every tool’ to stop ICE facilities from coming to Pennsylvania
The governor said ICE facilities proposed for Berks and Schuylkill counties will stretch resources in local communities.
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Education
Report: PA school districts facing budget, mental health and special education challenges
Fiscal pressures, rising needs around student mental health and special education, are the key takeaways in the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s 2026 State of Education report.
Healthcare
The state’s ‘maternity deserts’ are reaching a crisis point as rural hospitals continue to close childbirth services
Health officials blame the closures on a national OB-GYN shortage, along with rural population decline, high liability costs, a drop in immigration and the particular challenges of recruiting rural obstetricians
Capitol Beat
PA House committee advances data center bills
Two data center bills were reported out of the House Energy Committee along party lines.
Education
Advocates push to upgrade civics education standards
As the semiquincentennial commences, legislators, educators and nonprofit organizations are trying to seize the momentum to spotlight the subject.
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Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
News & Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro talks faith, family and fundamentals of basketball with Jay Wright
Shapiro’s book tour stopped at Villanova for a sit-down with the former Wildcats basketball coach.
Satire/Odd News
Where to find chip thrills in Pennsylvania
A bite-sized look at the state's rich history in the snack space
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Trailblazers
The City & State 2026 Black Trailblazers
Meet Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and accomplished African Americans, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
Who's Who
The 2026 CSPA Government Relations honorees
Meet the professionals who connect lawmakers, organizations and communities.
Trailblazers
The 2025 CSPA Infrastructure honorees
Meet the Pennsylvanians creating and fortifying the state’s built environment, from skyscrapers to sustainable water.
Honors
The City & State 2025 Impact honorees
From healthcare to construction, these are the Pennsylvanians making an outsized impact in both their professions and their communities.
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Politics
PA lawmakers must do more to protect residents from data centers
Ballooning energy bills, negative environmental impact and more fallout are on the horizon if legislators don’t take action now.
Politics
2026 offers the ideal opportunity for bipartisan civics legislation
The significance of America’s semiquincentennial should be all the catalyst needed to get lawmakers to strengthen education requirements for this key subject.
Politics
Pennsylvania’s abused children need more support – and legislation to protect them
The Epstein Files scandal has spotlighted child sexual abuse – but far from the headlines, the victims of abuse in Pennsylvania and those who help them are in need of much more funding than what the state provides.
Gaming
Casinos are struggling – but skill games aren’t the reason
An op-ed by Villanova University professor Peter Zaleski makes the case that online gambling and the COVID-19 pandemic have had a greater impact on casino jobs than skill games.
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