Education

Politics

Officials’ field trip to Philly high school spotlights the future of vocational education

Gov. Shapiro, Mayor Parker and other officials discussed the importance of investment in such programs

Transportation

Politics

Anger at state Senate Republicans dominates a Philadelphia transit town hall

Lawmakers and transit advocates lambasted GOP intransigency, while Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced city funding to restore some routes

Personality

Personality

A museum-quality road trip across Pennsylvania

These summer destinations have us driven to attractions.

Energy

Personality

Q&A with PUC Chair Stephen DeFrank

The utility commission chair talks about meeting energy needs and impact of data centers

News & Politics

Policy

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.

Arts & Culture

Personality

‘The audiences are talking with their dollars’: Inside the arts economy’s resilience

Despite federal funding cuts, Pennsylvania’s creative industries are surviving – and thriving – thanks to a potent mix of supporters.

Philadelphia

Politics

Students, commuters, businesses bear brunt of budget-driven SEPTA service cuts

The transit agency, facing a budget shortfall, began implementing service reductions just before the first day of the school year

Who's Who

Power Lists

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.

Politics

Opinion

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.

News & Politics

Policy

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.

Education

Politics

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

Politics

8 things to know about Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity

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

Politics

Opinion

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.

Law Enforcement

Policy

‘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

Transportation

Politics

‘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

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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.