Technology

Policy

Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results

The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.

Philadelphia

Policy

What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding

Cuts to federal funding and research puts Penn in a precarious position

Education

Policy

Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic

From kindergarten laptops to college takeout preferences, changes have been the only constant.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House

The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.

Health Care

Policy

Fallout: Five years after the pandemic, PA health care is still absorbing impact

Five people who helped steer Pennsylvania’s health response to the pandemic reflect on those early days of crisis – and what we’ve learned for next time.

Philadelphia

Policy

Parker’s ‘One Philly 2.0’ budget pushes campaign promises – and tax cuts

The Philadelphia mayor’s second spending plan focuses on housing and addiction services

Business

Policy

COVID five years later: How the pandemic changed the way PA does business

Stakeholders discuss the shutdowns – and what could have been done differently.

Philadelphia

Policy

Philly Mayor Parker’s $6.7B budget - by the numbers

The city’s chief executive unveiled her 2025-2026 spending proposal to City Council Thursday morning

General Assembly

Policy

Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill

The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.

Philadelphia

Politics

‘Under Pressure’: American democracy’s future gets debated in its birthplace

TED Talks kick off Philadelphia’s celebration of its role in America’s 250-year-old democracy.

U.S. Congress

Politics

Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress

Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

Transportation

Policy

Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks

SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events

News & Politics

Politics

7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025

Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.

Events

Personality

Roll Call

The City & State Black Trailblazers in pictures

Satire/Odd News

Personality

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Education

Personality

For school superintendents, it’s a learning experience

City & State talks to the superintendents of the state’s biggest school districts about enrollment, facilities, funding and more.