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Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
Winners & Losers
Transportation
Politics
SEPTA’s tumultuous 2025: Part I
Philadelphia’s public transit system had its share of twists and turns this calendar year
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘Bring the temperature down’: A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio
The Pennsylvania congressman spoke with City & State about a video that caught the attention of the president, death threats and political violence in America.
Education
Policy
Trump administration efforts to end DOE get failing grade from PA educators
Teachers say commonwealth classrooms will suffer if the Trump administration guts the federal Department of Education, which funds numerous key programs as well as student loans, while conservatives say the move will return resources to the states
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Lessons from Lehigh: An interview with County Executive-elect Josh Siegel
Siegel spoke with City & State about what lessons Democrats can take away from the 2025 elections, the importance of narrative in politics, and his goals for Lehigh County.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philly City Council ends the year pushing back against Mayor Parker
Council moved forward with new bond language for Parker’s ambitious housing plan
Winners & Losers
Law Enforcement
Politics
Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office unveils report touting transparency, efficiency
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal used the occasion to note the agency’s numerous areas of improvement.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Lawmakers subpoena information about security improvements at Shapiro’s home
Democrats claimed the GOP-led subpoenas are part of a fishing expedition against the governor.
News & Politics
Politics
The 2026 primary season kicks off early with PA-3 candidates' forum
Five Democratic candidates vying for the congressional seat currently held by the soon-to-retire Dwight Evans tried to win over potential voters at a standing-room-only event in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood.
Winners & Losers
Politics
Opinion
Why expanding eligibility for compassionate release is just and necessary
For elderly, sick people behind bars, new legislation could be life-changing.
Politics
Opinion
How MontCo plus AI can equal better public services
Montgomery County is trying to set the pace for how to deploy artificial intelligence to best serve both local government and constituents.
Technology
Policy
As AI enters Pennsylvania classrooms, teachers and students face a learning curve
Pennsylvania schools are racing to determine the role artificial intelligence should play in education – and when.
Technology
Policy
PA businesses are all in on AI
With $90 billion in investments on the horizon, the commonwealth is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Business
Policy
Private acquisition of municipal water system is under a new spotlight as utility giants plan to merge
As the systems that handle the commonwealth’s water continue to age, the answer to how to maintain them increasingly seems to be found in the private sector.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Pennsylvania pronunciation practice
A primer on how to say the most PA places in the most regional ways possible
News & Politics
Politics
PA political party chairs focusing on 2026
After November's election, City & State spoke with the leaders of the state Republican and Democratic parties to talk midterms, the 2026 gubernatorial race and the issues most important to voters.
Transportation
Politics