Philadelphia
Policy
Philly Council rejects Mayor Parker’s tax proposals, gives initial approval to $7.1B budget
Parker wanted to increase taxes on rideshare, retail delivery and short-term rentals, but failed to receive Council approval
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
House lawmakers advance measure to tax digital advertising platforms
Supporters say the legislation could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue for the state.
Personality
Personality
Forgotten founders: The little-known Pennsylvanians who were key to the nation’s founding
City & State spotlights the people who helped get the nascent nation off the ground.
Capitol Beat
Policy
4 big questions heading into Pennsylvania budget negotiations
As Pennsylvania’s June 30 budget deadline nears, lawmakers will have to grapple with a structural deficit and whether to find new sources of revenue.
Politics
Opinion
The next state budget must do better by older Pennsylvanians
State Sen. Maria Collett makes the case for changing how long-term care is funded in Pennsylvania.
cannabis
Policy
Ask The Experts: The kush push
How the Trump administration’s reclassification of marijuana changes efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in the commonwealth.
Winners & Losers
Policy
Policy
Josh Shapiro, Philly sports teams unveil traffic projects to improve stadium complex congestion
The state investment comes just weeks ahead of the World Cup kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field
Capitol Beat
Policy
Advocates say skill game revenue could be lifeline for aging Pennsylvanians
Lawmakers continue to debate whether to regulate and tax games of skill.
Philadelphia
Personality
Pitch perfect: The World Cup’s impact on Philadelphia
The matches held at Lincoln Financial Field are helping bring a number of the region’s expat communities to the global stage.
data centers
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new data center standards reflect new reality
The announcement underscores the year-long evolution in the governor’s approach to what has become an energy and environmental flashpoint in Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Politics
Prediction markets go all in on PA elections
The dramatic rise in popularity of sites like Polymarket and Kalshi is now drawing increased scrutiny from politicians and industry watchdogs.
Honors
Power Lists
The City & State 2026 Forty Under 40
Pennsylvania’s young professionals – advocates, leaders and strategists – bring fresh energy to the commonwealth’s political culture, institutions and communities.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2026?
City & State’s quick guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 congressional elections.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents
Incumbents Ana Tiburcio, Donald “Bud” Cook, Greg Vitali and Keith Harris all appeared headed for defeat in Tuesday’s election.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bob Brooks wins Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested PA-7 primary
The handpicked candidate of Gov. Josh Shapiro beat out a diverse, energetic four-candidate field to face GOP incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat
The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford
U.S. Congress
Politics
‘Game on’: Janelle Stelson advances to general election rematch against Scott Perry
Democrat Janelle Stelson will face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest, which Perry won by 5,133 votes.
2026 Primaries
Politics