News & Politics

Policy

The City & State Q&A: Attorney General Dave Sunday

The state’s chief law enforcement officer talks with City & State about how artificial intelligence tools are affecting children, teens and vulnerable populations.

Politics

Opinion

Energy choice works for Pennsylvanians – don’t let a new House bill take it away

Legislation being proposed in Harrisburg would make it more difficult for consumers to choose their energy supplier.

Power List

Power Lists

The City & State PA 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100

Our latest scorecard of power and influence throughout the commonwealth

Economic Development

Politics

Sights, sounds and Steelers fans: On the ground at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Leaders in the Steel City hope the primetime spotlight will lead to economic growth

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ryan Crosswell makes anti-corruption argument for PA-7 race

In the Lehigh Valley’s crowded PA-7, the former federal prosecutor and Marine believes he is uniquely qualified to tackle current challenges

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

PA-7 Dem candidates meet for televised debate in Jim Thorpe

The latest gathering of those running to win the Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested Democratic primary offered few flashpoints.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar

Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week

News & Politics

Politics

New poll shows growing number of Pennsylvanians think vaccines cause autism

A new health poll from Muhlenberg College also examined healthcare affordability and trust in AI chatbots for medical advice.

News & Politics

Politics

PA-3 Dems battle each other in off-the-rails primary forum

PA Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford and PA Sen. Sharif Street made very different cases for why voters should choose them in May at a contentious event Monday night in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.

News & Politics

Politics

Stelson, Cognetti and Perry are among PA’s top congressional fundraisers in 2026

PA-10 Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson raised $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

In PA-7 Dem primary, Bob Brooks is going from pole to poll

The president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association is betting on his working-class appeal, legislative successes and high-profile endorsements to win back a Lehigh Valley congressional seat

News & Politics

Politics

Philly pols host official kickoff for yearlong ‘Ring It On’ celebration

Flanked by lawmakers, tourism boosters and the Phanatic, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker launched the long-anticipated initiative that will bring the semiquincentennial spirit to neighborhoods across the city. 

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

‘None of these candidates have the experience that I have’: Carol Obando-Derstine makes her case for PA-7

The only woman and only Hispanic in the race has a background in sustainable energy, the confidence of Democrats like Bob Casey and Susan Wild, and a personal take on the need for immigration reform

Philadelphia

Updated Policy

Philadelphia City Council passes ‘ICE OUT’ legislation out of committee

Council can get the legislative package across the finish line as early as April 23

cannabis

Policy

Poll: Pennsylvanians across party lines support a regulated cannabis marketplace

A survey conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research found that 69% of likely voters support regulation and taxation of adult-use cannabis

News & Politics

Politics

Shapiro raises $10M – and other takeaways from Pennsylvania’s newest campaign finance reports

Shapiro ended the period with $36 million in the bank, while Garrity finished the quarter with $1.5 million in cash on hand.