First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA
First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA
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News & Politics
U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans amplify calls to remove DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
The duo joins a national chorus of Democrats denouncing Noem over recent conflagrations involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Campaigns & Elections
Under the influencers: How social media is transforming campaign messaging
Candidates are going out of their way to include a group of online influencers that reaches key demographics.
Philadelphia
City Councilmembers want “ICE OUT” of Philadelphia
A new legislative package would restrict federal immigration activity in city-owned spaces, ban masks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and bar ICE from obtaining residents’ data.
Law Enforcement
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman finally goes cold on ICE
Pennsylvania’s senior senator joins congressional Democrats in calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing.
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Housing
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plans for modular housing factory in North Philadelphia
The announcement comes a day after Parker shared plans to redevelop an apartment complex in West Philadelphia
Business
‘Waiting for clarity’: Philadelphia region’s uncertain business climate tied to policy uncertainty
A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia survey finds that health care and social assistance sector are driving job growth
Capitol Beat
PA Senate lawmakers reelect Kim Ward as president pro tempore
Ward was praised by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as she was reelected to lead the upper chamber.
Policy
City & State's 5 for 2025: For PA immigrants, uncertainty, fear and resilience are the order of the day
As the year comes to an end, we look back at some staff and reader favorites from our reporting over the past 12 months.
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Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
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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.
Honors
The 2025 Fifty Over 50
Meet the state’s senior leaders who are cementing their legacies in politics, policy and beyond.
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Politics
It’s elementary: Restrict use of mobile devices at school
Limiting students’ access to cell phones and similar tech is crucial to their development.
Politics
Your energy bill keeps rising – here’s what we can do about it
The majority chair of the state House Energy Committee lays out the commonwealth’s looming energy affordability crisis – and why she’s supporting new legislation to address the situation.
Politics
Preventing another Bristol is essential – and achievable
There is a legislative way to avoid tragedies like the one that occurred at a Bucks County nursing home – but it will require bipartisan support.
Politics
Why expanding eligibility for compassionate release is just and necessary
For elderly, sick people behind bars, new legislation could be life-changing.
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