▼ Scroll To Continue ▼
State Sen. Judy Ward is the prime sponsor of a bill seeking to draw stricter boundaries on participation on school sports teams. State Sen. Judy Ward is the prime sponsor of a bill seeking to draw stricter boundaries on participation on school sports teams.

In return to Harrisburg, Senate votes on women’s sports, municipal planning legislation

Policy

In return to Harrisburg, Senate votes on women’s sports, municipal planning legislation

State Sen. Judy Ward is the prime sponsor of a bill seeking to draw stricter boundaries on participation on school sports teams.

City & State reviews key votes in the Pennsylvania Senate this week.

  • By Justin Sweitzer
  • 6 hours ago
PoliticsShow All

News & Politics

New poll shows growing number of Pennsylvanians think vaccines cause autism

A new health poll from Muhlenberg College also examined healthcare affordability and trust in AI chatbots for medical advice.

  • By Justin Sweitzer
Updated

Campaigns & Elections

PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Chrissy Houlahan endorse Dr. Ala Stanford

The members of Congress representing parts of southeastern Pennsylvania have joined Dwight Evans in backing his potential successor

  • By Harrison Cann

News & Politics

PA-3 Dems battle each other in off-the-rails primary forum

PA Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford and PA Sen. Sharif Street made very different cases for why voters should choose them in May at a contentious event Monday night in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.

  • By Hilary Danailova

News & Politics

Stelson, Cognetti and Perry are among PA’s top congressional fundraisers in 2026

PA-10 Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson raised $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania.

  • By Justin Sweitzer
PolicyShow All

Policy

City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker

Legislative leaders passed a budget bill in April, though negotiations on a final product are ongoing.

  • By Justin Sweitzer
Updated

Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council passes ‘ICE OUT’ legislation out of committee

Council can get the legislative package across the finish line as early as April 23

  • By Harrison Cann

cannabis

Poll: Pennsylvanians across party lines support a regulated cannabis marketplace

A survey conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research found that 69% of likely voters support regulation and taxation of adult-use cannabis

  • By Harrison Cann

Technology

Power plays: The battle over data centers in PA

Inside the $100 billion rush to turn Pennsylvania into the nation’s AI engine – and the local efforts trying to stop it.

  • By Justin Sweitzer
PersonalityShow All

Interviews & Profiles

NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar

Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week

  • By Harrison Cann

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

  • By City & State

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

  • By City & State

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

  • By City & State
Events CalendarShow All
Apr 30, 6:00 pm ET
Live Event
2026 Pennsylvania Power 100
 
Jun 18, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
Building Infrastructure Summit
 
Apr 16, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2026 Pennsylvania Energy Summit
 
Mar 31, 6:00 pm ET
Live Event
2026 PA Above & Beyond
 
Apr 30, 6:00 pm ET
Live Event
2026 Pennsylvania Power 100
 
Jun 18, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
Building Infrastructure Summit
 
Apr 16, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2026 Pennsylvania Energy Summit
 
Mar 31, 6:00 pm ET
Live Event
2026 PA Above & Beyond
 
Power ListsShow All

Honors

The 2026 City & State Pennsylvania Above & Beyond

Meet the women whose commitment is shaping Pennsylvania’s future

  • By Hilary Danailova

Trailblazers

The City & State 2026 Black Trailblazers

Meet Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and accomplished African Americans, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

  • By City & State

Who's Who

The 2026 CSPA Government Relations honorees

Meet the professionals who connect lawmakers, organizations and communities.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Trailblazers

The 2025 CSPA Infrastructure honorees

Meet the Pennsylvanians creating and fortifying the state’s built environment, from skyscrapers to sustainable water.

  • By Hilary Danailova
OpinionShow All

Politics

Nuclear energy jobs are back – and powering Central PA communities

The return of Three Mile Island Unit 1 to service is cause for celebration for Pennsylvanians on both sides of the political divide.

  • By Patty Kim and Tom Mehaffie

Politics

PA women continue to make political herstory

This year, Women’s History Month takes on even more meaning in the Keystone State, thanks to some landmark achievements by female lawmakers.

  • By State House Speaker Joanna McClinton

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.

  • By Joseph Minott

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.

  • By Jim Gerlach and Joe Hoeffel
MagazineShow All
City & State PA 03302026