News & Politics
Politics
The City & State Election 2023 Preview
Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November
Policy
Policy
Shapiro announces development of new statewide economic development plan
The governor also announced the creation of a $10 million pilot program to spur business growth.
News & Politics
Politics
Philadelphia judge dismisses all charges against police officer Mark Dial
A Philadelphia judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors had not presented evidence that Dial had committed a crime when fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry in August
News & Politics
Politics
PA senators call on Bob Menendez to resign
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman are in the vanguard of Democrats seeking to get their colleague to step down
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Lawmakers have a chance to improve our broken probation system
Tonie Willis writes that state lawmakers should pass probation reform legislation when they return to session.
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Sept. 25, 2023
Fetterman calls on Menendez to resign … Fitzpatrick says bipartisan caucus will do ‘whatever it takes’ to avoid shutdown … Pitt weighs in on tuition rates … and more.
Power List
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with state Sen. Devlin Robinson
The chair of the state Senate Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce development efforts.
Capitol Beat
Personality
Q&A with PA Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer Ben Kirshner
The head of the state’s newest office speaks on efforts to bring businesses to the commonwealth
Jobs
Personality
A Q&A with L&I Secretary Nancy Walker
City & State speaks with Walker on workforce challenges across the state
Special Reports
Personality
A Q&A with state Rep. Jason Dawkins
The chair of the House Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce priorities
Special Reports
Policy
The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub
With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.
Special Reports
Policy
Alternatives to college are creating a new career pipeline
An increasing number of substitutes for four-year colleges are preparing students for well-paying, in-demand careers.
Transportation
Policy
PennDOT finalizes agreement to expand passenger rail service in western PA
The finalized agreement with Norfolk Southern would add an additional trip between New York and Pittsburgh.
Health Care
Policy
Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit welcomes the region’s top healthcare experts and officials
The summit’s panels focused on elder care, innovations in primary care delivery and more
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Sept. 22, 2023
Biden stops short of declaring disaster in East Palestine … Delaware County ordered to accept in-person votes from residents whose flawed mail ballots were rejected … Philly sheriff disputes controller report on lost guns … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Election Activity
This week had plenty of election and campaign news from around the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Politics
Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival
Several speakers scheduled for this weekend’s event have been accused of antisemitism
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Make mental health professionals first responders to prevent more unnecessary tragedies
Suicide Prevention Month spotlights the urgent need for health professionals to respond to mental health crises.
Winners & Losers
