Opinion

Opinion

Biden’s farewell address shows how much was accomplished, how much is left to do

President Joe Biden’s final speech to the nation underscored the transformative nature of his presidency.

Politics

Pre-Inauguration events reveal this resistance movement is nothing like 2017

This weekend’s Women’s March and the 92 Percent Brunch underscore just how much work remains to develop a cohesive response to a second Trump term.

Philadelphia

Policy

‘We have to start from scratch:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials announce Sixers arena deal

The team and Comcast Spectacor reached an agreement that backpedals on controversial Center City arena

Economic Development

Politics

Upset alert: Sixers strike surprise deal to stay in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s NBA team backed out of a controversial Center City arena plan that had many city residents up in arms.

Business

Policy

Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia

A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city

Capitol Beat

Policy

Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs

A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Farm Show roundtable examines technology’s impact on PA agriculture

Senate lawmakers held a discussion focused on opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies in agriculture.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Unpacking Harrisburg’s first session day of 2025

State lawmakers elected presiding officers for the 2025-26 legislative session, while Lt. Gov. Austin Davis scheduled a special election for March.

Business

Policy

Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale

The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.

News & Politics

Policy

What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale

Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.

Capitol Beat

Policy

What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025

As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.

Capitol Beat

Personality

Q&A with former House GOP leader Bryan Cutler

Cutler, who served as GOP leader and house speaker, spoke with City & State about the 2024 election and his time in leadership.

General Assembly

Policy

The Year in Review

Our top stories of 2024 and where the issues stand

Power List

Power Lists

The CSPA 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100

Meet the women who are powering change throughout the commonwealth