Q&A with state Rep. Rick Krajewski

A keynote speaker at the Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit previews the event and his policy priorities

• By Harrison Cann
• September 19, 2023

First Read PA – Sept. 19, 2023

Special election day in Pittsburgh … Federal investigators subpoena PUC for records from chocolate factory explosion … Report finds ChildLine should be abolished … and more

• By City & State
• September 19, 2023

Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit

The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House

• By Harrison Cann
• September 18, 2023

5 former PA governors back repeal of closed primaries

All of the state’s living former governors say unaffiliated voters should be able to vote in party primaries.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 18, 2023

First Read PA – Sept. 18, 2023

Special election on Tuesday … Nine escape from juvenile detention following riot … SEPTA’s contract negotiations … and more.

• By City & State
• September 18, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants you to text him

Pennsylvania’s chief executive has joined Community to send and receive text messages directly from constituents

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• September 15, 2023

First Read PA – Sept. 15, 2023

McCormick expected to announce Senate bid … Philadelphia City Council approves ban on safe-injection sites … Rockey announces jobs plan … and more

• By City & State
• September 15, 2023

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• September 14, 2023

Proposed supervised-injection legislation roils Philadelphia City Council

The bill would ban supervised injection sites from every district except one covering West and Southwest Philadelphia.

• By Justin Sweitzer and Greg Salisbury
• September 14, 2023

First Read PA – Sept. 14, 2023

Cavalcante captured … Man sentenced for stealing Scanlon’s car … Joyce comments on Biden impeachment probe … and more.

• By City & State
• September 14, 2023

Lawmakers hear from parents, school leaders on school choice policies

The hearing comes as another legislative body plans to hold a statewide tour on education funding.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 11, 2023

Five for Friday: Summer Storylines

Revisiting the most significant storylines from the summer season

• By City & State
• September 8, 2023

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• September 7, 2023

PA lawmakers begin discussions on data privacy legislation

House Bill 1201 would establish consumer rights related to the use of their digital data.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 6, 2023

Grub Hubs: Where PA politicos drink and dine

Wanna hang out with legislators after they gavel out? Check out these favorite watering holes.

• By City & State
• September 6, 2023

Let’s talk about IT: A Q&A with Pennsylvania’s new CIO, Amaya Capellán

The former Comcast executive talks about the state’s biggest digital challenges – and opportunities.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 6, 2023

Public investment alone won’t be enough to safeguard our water infrastructure

• By Laura Manion
• September 5, 2023

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns

Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor

• By Harrison Cann
• September 5, 2023

Opinion: PA’s 2023 election provides a chance to protect abortion for years to come

Planned Parenthood PA PAC Executive Director Signe Espinoza writes that 2023 is not an off-year election.

• By Signe Espinoza
• September 1, 2023

Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban

The Democratic congresswoman met with gun control and public school advocates in Philadelphia Thursday

• By Harrison Cann
• September 1, 2023