Interviews & Profiles

Politics

A Q&A with Christine Todd Whitman

The longtime GOP stalwart is co-chairing a new political party looking to provide a way forward for American voters and politicians.

Technology

Policy

Experts: Pennsylvania missed identifying thousands of unserved internet areas

The Broadband Development Authority could cause the state to lose out on millions in federal funding by failing to identify broadband needs.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’

The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.

News & Politics

Politics

The next stage in the fight against antisemitism

As the Tree of Life trial begins almost five years after the deadly shooting, protective measures for Jews in Pennsylvania are still a work in progress.

Power List

Power Lists

The 2023 Pride Power 100

The most influential figures in the state’s LGBTQ+ community

Opinion

Opinion

It’s time to fund out-of-school time

Two lifelong educators explain the value – and urgency – of including the educational progeram in the state budget.

Budget

Policy

Cities face mounting financial pressures with fiscal cliff nearing

City officials are trying to prepare for two potentially devastating scenarios: a recession or the U.S. defaulting on its loans

Capitol Beat

Policy

Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program

State Sens. Ryan Aument and Vincent Hughes hope to address staffing shortages and educators’ financial struggles.

Capitol Beat

Politics

PA property tax relief bill takes a step forward

The legislation would expand Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Personality

Personality

Shapiro’s first four months ‘by the numbers’

Here are the governor’s biggest moments from his short time in office.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance

The Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor met privately with Gov. Josh Shapiro before speaking to the press.

Philadelphia

Policy

Traveling Violation

The Philadelphia 76ers’ plan to move from South Philly to Center City is drawing plenty of opposition from local residents.

Capitol Beat

Politics

5 things we know, post-primary edition

Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.

Energy

Personality

Tim Ryan talks natural gas policy and the need for ‘radical pragmatism’

The former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future leadership council spoke with City & State during a recent visit to Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

How Cherelle Parker’s ‘village’ made a path to victory

The Democratic mayoral primary victor’s ability to hold a majority of the Black vote throughout Philadelphia propelled her to victory

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Cherelle Parker wins historic Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary

The former City Councilmember is on track to become the city’s 100th mayor and its first female leader.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Heather Boyd wins special election, Dems keep control of PA House

The race between Boyd and GOP candidate Katie Ford was one of the most-watched of this cycle and included an endorsement by President Joe Biden.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Philadelphia’s leading mayoral candidates cast their ballots in person

Jeff Brown, Allan Domb and Rebecca Rhynhart crossed paths at their polling place this morning