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‘Pennsylvanians deserve better’: A Q&A with 2026 gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity

The incumbent state treasurer talked about her gubernatorial campaign and how she’d govern in a politically divided state Capitol.

Philadelphia

Krasner urges Philadelphians to resist National Guard troops – with their phones

At a West Philadelphia town hall, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner decried President Donald Trump’s military incursion into American cities, calling the president “the real emergency.”

Campaigns & Elections

National Democrats announce six-figure investment in Supreme Court retention elections

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s spend is just the latest instance of big money pouring into Pennsylvania’s high-stakes judicial races.

Philadelphia

Five for Friday: Recapping Philadelphia City Council’s legislative kickoff

City & State’s highlight tape from Philly Council’s first day back in session

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Transportation

SEPTA’s short-term funding fix: How we got here and what’s next

The Shapiro administration and PennDOT are moving forward with the transit agency’s request to use up to $394 million in capital assistance funds for daily operations

News & Politics

For more PA cities, hard fiscal choices are leading to home rule

The need for revenue is driving more Pennsylvania local governments to consider home rule charters.

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

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Events

Roll Call

The City & State 2025 Who’s Who in Labor

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Personality

A museum-quality road trip across Pennsylvania

These summer destinations have us driven to attractions.

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Who's Who

The City & State 2025 Who’s Who in Labor

A look at the Pennsylvanians who champion a workforce powering health care, infrastructure, education and other critical sectors.

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.

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Politics

Opinion: PA’s congressional delegation must stand their ground and fund NIH

The life-and-death reasons why U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Guy Reschenthaler, our state’s members on the all-important U.S House Appropriations Committee, must fight to preserve the National Institutes of Health.

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.

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