Transportation
Politics
‘It will be a disaster’: Labor leaders, teachers sound the alarm as SEPTA cuts loom
Massive service reductions and fare increases would impact students, workers and residents around the region
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey
City & State caught up with the former three-term senator, who’s back home in Scranton, about his two new jobs – at Dilworth Paxson and The University of Scranton – and got a dose of historical perspective on our political landscape.
Policy
Opinion
Enough games and showmanship – it’s time to get serious about the state budget
The Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives calls out state Senate Republicans for caring too much about scoring political points with budget posturing – and not enough about Pennsylvanians’ needs.
Policy
Policy
PA Senate advances $47.7B budget, transit spending plan
Amid an ongoing state budget impasse, state Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward called the proposal ‘the answer for the moment.’
Policy
Policy
Amid budget impasse, school officials fear critical funding shortfalls
With state money frozen and deadlines looming for obligations like pension payments, districts will soon face tough fiscal choices.
News & Politics
Policy
PA House passes public transit funding bill after Gov. Shapiro's latest call to action
The vote took place less than a day after the governor again pushed for more public transit funding in the state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
Patrick Dugan to run as Republican in Philly DA rematch with Larry Krasner
The former judge, whom Krasner handily defeated in May’s Democratic primary, will file the paperwork on Monday to run as a Republican in hopes of winning the office in November.
Winners & Losers
Transportation
Politics
Transit advocates’ three-word message for state Senate: ‘Do your job’
SEPTA is set to have drastic service cuts and fare increases should the state budget not include transit funding soon
Capitol Beat
Policy
Kim Ward suggests ‘six-month budget’ amid ongoing PA budget impasse
The Pennsylvania Senate president said school choice policies and mass transit funding remain sticking points.
Transportation
Politics
Not fare: SEPTA Regional Rail riders face hard choices if route reductions implemented
Buses, walks and rideshare services could cost riders more time and money if funding issues cause route reductions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson
The chair of the powerful House Agriculture Committee on why the One Big Beautiful Bill is great for Pennsylvania agriculture, his plans for immigration reform and what makes commonwealth farming special.
Josh Shapiro
Policy
A recent history of efforts to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage
Lawmakers have attempted to raise the minimum wage in the commonwealth, with little success over the last 20 years.
Winners & Losers
Philadelphia
Policy
In Philadelphia, temporarily banning cars has become a new economic driver
The city’s Open Streets program has become successful and popular enough that key figures are looking into how to make permanent road closures a reality.
Philadelphia
Politics
African-American Chamber of Commerce keys on economic outlook, 2026 opportunities for Black-owned businesses
Conversations centered around how the organization can be a ‘force multiplier’ for entrepreneurs, the city and the commonwealth.
Health Care
Policy
Rural hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts
State healthcare experts fear what the fallout from the One Big Beautiful Bill will mean for Pennsylvania’s smaller hospitals – and the insurance coverage that keeps them running.
Trailblazers
Power Lists
The City & State 2025 Trailblazers in Healthcare
These innovators, experts and advocates are tackling the state’s – and the world’s – health challenges head on
Economic Development
Personality
A Q&A with Robin Wiessmann
The head of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency talks lending, educating prospective homeowners and where to find the next great ideas in affordable housing.
Policy
Personality