Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Candidate questionnaire: Chris Rabb

The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more

News & Politics

Politics

Janelle Stelson works toward a November rematch with Scott Perry

After coming thisclose to beating the Republican incumbent in 2024, the Democratic candidate for PA-10 is hoping to punch her ticket to the general election on May 19

Transportation

Politics

Philadelphia International Airport prepares for a summer like no other

With a full slate of marquee events on the calendar, PHL officials expect record international travel and the highest domestic volume in two decades

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Candidate questionnaire: Sharif Street

The state Senator-turned-congressional candidate answers our questions about policy priorities, politics and more

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford

Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Meet the longshot in the PA-3 Democratic primary

Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians

Policy

Updated Policy

City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker

Legislative leaders passed a budget bill in April, though negotiations on a final product are ongoing.

Artificial Intelligence

Policy

Pennsylvania sues Character.AI developer, alleging chatbots claimed to be medical professionals

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says a controversial AI chatbot developer is violating the state’s Medical Practice Act.

General Assembly

Politics

The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: Senate Districts

Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

PA-7 Dem rivals take aim at Brooks in wake of his bombshell claim about 2024 state treasurer race

After Democratic PA-7 candidate Bob Brooks told a Lehigh University audience that Gov. Josh Shapiro asked him to endorse Republican Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland in the 2024 treasurer race, other candidates were quick to react. 

Politics

Opinion

Passing school safety measures: a matter of life and death

An op-ed from the president of the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers urges state legislators to pass comprehensive school safety legislation before the end of session – and before tragedy strikes again.

General Assembly

Politics

The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: House Districts

Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.

Energy

Policy

Burgum, Perry tout importance of nuclear energy in visit to Three Mile Island

The U.S. Secretary of the Interior said the Trump administration’s policies have led to a “renaissance” for nuclear energy.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

‘I’m the only one that’s ever been an elected official’: In PA-7 Dem primary, Lamont McClure runs on his record

The former Northampton County Executive emphasizes his Carbon County roots – and his singular position as the only locally elected politician

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday

Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin

Commonwealth

Personality

We’re No. 1: Celebrating 250 years of Pennsylvania firsts in politics, pianos and pints

The commonwealth has had more than its fair share of premiere moments since the nation’s founding