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Education

Study: PA schools plagued by widespread lead, mold, radon and other environmental hazards

A report on the environmental health of commonwealth schools found threats and harmful substances exist across the board

Stacy Garrity

8 things to know about Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity

Garrity, a Republican, announced that she will run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2026.

Transportation

‘It will be a disaster’: Labor leaders, teachers sound the alarm as SEPTA cuts loom

Massive service reductions and fare increases would impact students, workers and residents around the region

News & Politics

Patrick Dugan to run as Republican in Philly DA rematch with Larry Krasner

The former judge, whom Krasner handily defeated in May’s Democratic primary, will file the paperwork on Monday to run as a Republican in hopes of winning the office in November.

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News & Politics

Phillies, MLB leadership emphasize need for 2026 All-Star Game to invest in youth baseball, North Philadelphia

A panel discussion at Temple University outlined how the 2026 event can leave a lasting impact and community investment.

Law Enforcement

‘No Secret Police’ legislation seeks to unmask, identify ICE officers

PA Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that would require law enforcement to identify themselves and remain maskless

Policy

PA Senate advances $47.7B budget, transit spending plan

Amid an ongoing state budget impasse, state Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward called the proposal ‘the answer for the moment.’

Policy

Amid budget impasse, school officials fear critical funding shortfalls

With state money frozen and deadlines looming for obligations like pension payments, districts will soon face tough fiscal choices.

PersonalityShow All

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Events

Roll Call

The 2025 Higher Education Summit

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey

City & State caught up with the former three-term senator, who’s back home in Scranton, about his two new jobs – at Dilworth Paxson and The University of Scranton – and got a dose of historical perspective on our political landscape.

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Trailblazers

The City & State 2025 Trailblazers in Healthcare

These innovators, experts and advocates are tackling the state’s – and the world’s – health challenges head on

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

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Politics

Feeling the pressure: Change is needed to ensure safe water delivery in PA

As the state’s water utility infrastructure continues to age and become more inadequate to meet residents’ needs, a new approach to handling this essential utility could be the answer.

Policy

Enough games and showmanship – it’s time to get serious about the state budget

The Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives calls out state Senate Republicans for caring too much about scoring political points with budget posturing – and not enough about Pennsylvanians’ needs.

Politics

Opinion: The PA Senate’s historic opportunity to shift gears on mass transit

What’s at stake now – and in the future – if the chamber doesn’t provide needed support for public transportation in the state budget.

Politics

For opioid treatment in PA, it’s time to just say non-

A nurse specializing in pain management explains how non-opioid options, now authorized in Massachusetts and New York, can be a game-changer in the commonwealth.

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