News & Politics

Politics

Cherelle Parker touts public safety efforts and her first city budget during press club speech

The Philadelphia mayor was this month’s featured speaker at the PA Press Club luncheon

Power List

Power Lists

The 2024 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40

Meet some of the state’s most influential millennials

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with State Senate Aging & Youth Chair Judy Ward

The state senator speaks on issues with aging in place and the state’s 10-year plan for seniors

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

A Q&A with Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich

Kavulich talks with City & State about the department’s new 10-year strategic plan.

News & Politics

Personality

A Q&A with Senate Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey

Casey discusses the most pressing issues facing America’s seniors.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer

What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

A guide to Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional race

State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie will go up against U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November

Policy

Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs $6.37B ‘One Philly’ budget

Parker and City Council celebrated investments in public safety, cleanup initiatives and education.

Healthcare

Policy

PA, other state governments try to prepare for the ‘silver tsunami’

About 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. As the nation’s aging population continues to climb, states and the federal government are working to get plans in place to care for older adults.

News & Politics

Politics

Five for Friday: Presidential campaigns in the commonwealth

Both the major party and third party candidates are seeking to make an impression in the Keystone State

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: Michael Carroll

Philadelphia’s deputy director for infrastructure spoke with City & State ahead of the 2024 Building Infrastructure Summit

Budget

Policy

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.37 billion budget – by the numbers

City Council gave initial approval to Cherelle Parker’s first budget as mayor early Thursday

U.S. Congress

Policy

What’s next for the 23 million households no longer receiving monthly federal internet subsidy

The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money, but more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.

News & Politics

Policy

Gov. Shapiro signs distracted driving bill into law

Under the new law, using a mobile device while driving will be a summary offense in Pennsylvania.