Technology
Policy
‘This is a competition we have to win’: 4 observations from Dave McCormick’s AI and energy summit
Top leaders in tech and politics, including President Donald Trump, traveled to Pittsburgh for the inaugural event.
Budget
Policy
End of the line: As funding deadline approaches, SEPTA plans on drastic cuts across the board
Assuming the worst, the transit agency is preparing for severe service cuts and fare increases
Donald Trump
Politics
One year after Butler: Remembering the shooting that shook the nation
On the anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, questions remain about security failures and what’s being done to prevent future attacks.
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: To deal with a surge in ‘the oldest hatred,’ a new approach is needed
As antisemitism continues to plumb new depths in Philadelphia and across America, the head of the city’s Jewish Federation offers a way forward.
Labor
Politics
'The strike is over, and nobody’s happy’ – Philadelphia municipal workers agree to deal with the city
With piles of trash assaulting eyes and noses and mounting political pressure, a deal that fell short of what the union wanted and climbed past what Mayor Cherelle Parker wanted
News & Politics
Politics
Congressman Dan Meuser opts against run for governor in 2026
The Republican congressman appeared to secure the support of President Donald Trump earlier this year.
News & Politics
Opinion
Funding transit is essential to the justice system
The chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association makes the case for how public transportation is key to providing people with access to the courts.
Technology
Policy
Pennsylvania is a Top 3 state for government AI readiness
A new analysis from Code For America says the commonwealth’s proactive approach to AI “positions it as a leader in responsible AI adoption and innovation.”
Satire/Odd News
Personality
WNBA Poll Results: Let the Freedom ring
Readers say Philadelphia Freedom is their favorite team name
Philadelphia
Politics
Unlucky number 7: Philly municipal worker strike prepares to enter second week
With the city’s trash continuing to go uncollected, talks between the Parker administration and District Council 33 offer little hope for a quick resolution.
U.S. Congress
Politics
By the numbers: The key figures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill
While supporters and critics spar over the myriad impacts from the recently passed reconciliation bill – a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda – City & State focuses on the numbers behind the bill.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow
Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters continue their social media migration from X to Bluesky.
Winners & Losers
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Reader’s poll: Philadelphia’s WNBA team name
Which team name do you think is the best option for the city’s 2030 team?
Personality
Personality
For these elected officials politics is in their DNA
Since pre-Colonial days, elected office has been a family business for some Pennsylvanians
Events
News & Politics
Politics
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker announces trash collection ‘pause’ with city worker strike imminent
A work stoppage will impact city services from the sanitation and water departments to swimming pools and emergency services
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ask the Experts: Philly’s World Cup preparations
World Cup leaders and stakeholders from past world-class events share their lessons learned going into 2026
General Assembly
Policy