Campaigns & Elections
Politics
National Democrats announce six-figure investment in Supreme Court retention elections
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s spend is just the latest instance of big money pouring into Pennsylvania’s high-stakes judicial races.
Events
Philadelphia
Politics
Five for Friday: Recapping Philadelphia City Council’s legislative kickoff
City & State’s highlight tape from Philly Council’s first day back in session
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA Supreme Court justices talk retention elections, court operations at Philadelphia forum
Ahead of November’s pivotal judicial elections, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices offered an inside look at Pennsylvania’s highest court during a fireside chat in Philadelphia.
Transportation
Policy
SEPTA’s short-term funding fix: How we got here and what’s next
The Shapiro administration and PennDOT are moving forward with the transit agency’s request to use up to $394 million in capital assistance funds for daily operations
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Succession plan: Sharif Street steps down as state Democratic chair to focus on congressional run
Street is one of at least seven candidates to throw their hat in the 3rd Congressional ring following Dwight Evans’ retirement announcement
Winners & Losers
Policy
Politics
‘Ring It On’ initiative gives Philly neighborhoods a stake in the semiquincentennial
Elected officials, 2026 stakeholders and Gritty were on hand on Wednesday to introduce a citywide program designed to involve all Philadelphia neighborhoods in the semiquincentennial.
Education
Politics
Officials’ field trip to Philly high school spotlights the future of vocational education
Gov. Shapiro, Mayor Parker and other officials discussed the importance of investment in such programs
Transportation
Politics
Anger at state Senate Republicans dominates a Philadelphia transit town hall
Lawmakers and transit advocates lambasted GOP intransigency, while Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced city funding to restore some routes
Personality
Personality
A museum-quality road trip across Pennsylvania
These summer destinations have us driven to attractions.
Winners & Losers
Energy
Personality
Q&A with PUC Chair Stephen DeFrank
The utility commission chair talks about meeting energy needs and impact of data centers
News & Politics
Policy
For more PA cities, hard fiscal choices are leading to home rule
The need for revenue is driving more Pennsylvania local governments to consider home rule charters.
Arts & Culture
Personality
‘The audiences are talking with their dollars’: Inside the arts economy’s resilience
Despite federal funding cuts, Pennsylvania’s creative industries are surviving – and thriving – thanks to a potent mix of supporters.
Philadelphia
Politics
Students, commuters, businesses bear brunt of budget-driven SEPTA service cuts
The transit agency, facing a budget shortfall, began implementing service reductions just before the first day of the school year
Who's Who
Power Lists
The City & State 2025 Who’s Who in Labor
A look at the Pennsylvanians who champion a workforce powering health care, infrastructure, education and other critical sectors.
Politics
Opinion
Opinion: PA’s congressional delegation must stand their ground and fund NIH
The life-and-death reasons why U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Guy Reschenthaler, our state’s members on the all-important U.S House Appropriations Committee, must fight to preserve the National Institutes of Health.
Winners & Losers
