News & Politics

Policy

East Palestine was ‘H.G. Wells War of the Worlds stuff’

The February train crash along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border has people worried about their health and the future of their communities.

News & Politics

Politics

Malcolm Kenyatta makes school audits an early focus of the auditor general race

A decision to eliminate a school audit bureau could resurface in next year’s auditor general race.

From the Editor

Opinion

Editor’s Note: Making the argument for more newsworthy political debates

Debates offer an opportunity for candidates to distinguish themselves; but most Philly mayoral hopefuls seem to tow the same line.

Entertainment

Personality

March Madness is inescapable – even in the political arena

City & State defines some terminology for you ahead of the Big Dance – and puts a commonwealth twist on it.

Power List

Power Lists

The 2023 Above & Beyond

Recognizing 50 remarkable women who are blazing new trails

Transportation

Politics

State and local officials press to increase rail safety regulations after Norfolk Southern derailments

Lawmakers want railroads to tell local emergency responders if hazardous materials are going through their towns.

Policy

Opinion

Opinion: PA has a cost of living crisis. Let local leaders help.

State lawmakers should eliminate a preemption on local minimum wage increases.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Mike Zabel to resign following another accusation of sexual harassment

State Rep. Abby Major accused Zabel of harassing her last November during a press conference on Wednesday.

News & Politics

Politics

5 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s first budget address

Shapiro outlined a $44 billion budget that includes funding increases for education, policing.

Budget

Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget by the numbers

The governor delivered his first budget address to the state Legislature Tuesday, proposing a $44.4 billion spending plan.

Education

Politics

Public school advocates warn lawmakers: ‘Don’t stall;’ fix the broken system now

Following the major court ruling regarding the state’s school funding system, lawmakers have some complicated equations to solve.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Philly mayoral hopefuls share their vision for the city’s arts and culture sectors during debate

Last week, candidates offered glimpses into how they would support Philadelphia’s creative and cultural economy.

Budget

Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s final budget by the numbers

Kenney delivered his final budget address Thursday, offering a $6.1 billion proposal.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

From shining shoes to shaping policy, Allan Domb is planning Philadelphia's path forward

The real estate broker and former City Council member is relying on his private and public sector expertise to attract voters to his mayoral campaign.

News & Politics

Politics

Mike Zabel faces calls to resign following sexual harassment allegations

An SEIU lobbyist and an anonymous state representative have accused Zabel of harassment.

Satire/Odd News

Personality

How can you make an Oscar-nominated movie even better? Add more Pennsylvania to it.

Ahead of the Academy Awards this year, here are some City & State-inspired remakes of Hollywood’s best on the big screen.

News & Politics

Personality

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

The Republican congressman talked about bipartisanship, spy balloons and how to reform Washington.

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