Policy

Opinion

Opinion: PA has a cost of living crisis. Let local leaders help.

State lawmakers should eliminate a preemption on local minimum wage increases.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Mike Zabel to resign following another accusation of sexual harassment

State Rep. Abby Major accused Zabel of harassing her last November during a press conference on Wednesday.

News & Politics

Politics

5 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s first budget address

Shapiro outlined a $44 billion budget that includes funding increases for education, policing.

Budget

Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget by the numbers

The governor delivered his first budget address to the state Legislature Tuesday, proposing a $44.4 billion spending plan.

Education

Politics

Public school advocates warn lawmakers: ‘Don’t stall;’ fix the broken system now

Following the major court ruling regarding the state’s school funding system, lawmakers have some complicated equations to solve.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Philly mayoral hopefuls share their vision for the city’s arts and culture sectors during debate

Last week, candidates offered glimpses into how they would support Philadelphia’s creative and cultural economy.

Budget

Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s final budget by the numbers

Kenney delivered his final budget address Thursday, offering a $6.1 billion proposal.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

From shining shoes to shaping policy, Allan Domb is planning Philadelphia's path forward

The real estate broker and former City Council member is relying on his private and public sector expertise to attract voters to his mayoral campaign.

News & Politics

Politics

Mike Zabel faces calls to resign following sexual harassment allegations

An SEIU lobbyist and an anonymous state representative have accused Zabel of harassment.

Satire/Odd News

Personality

How can you make an Oscar-nominated movie even better? Add more Pennsylvania to it.

Ahead of the Academy Awards this year, here are some City & State-inspired remakes of Hollywood’s best on the big screen.

News & Politics

Personality

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

The Republican congressman talked about bipartisanship, spy balloons and how to reform Washington.

Philadelphia

Politics

Cherelle Parker’s latest pitch: ‘Cherelle Parker wants to be Philly’s next mayor’

The former state rep, City Councilmember and now lobbyist is banking on her legislative accomplishments to propel her to victory.

News & Politics

Politics

Joanna McClinton becomes first female House Speaker after Mark Rozzi resigns

Rozzi said he was resigning because he accomplished what he wanted to do – and to make way for McClinton.

Nonprofits

Policy

How a group of nonprofits offers a nontraditional approach to stemming violence in Philadelphia.

Advocates in the arts and culture sector are calling attention to their programs as a solution to curbing the chaos.

News & Politics

Policy

PA House approves measures to provide legal relief for sex abuse victims

The vote brought a contentious week in the state House to a close, but leaves more uncertainty for abuse survivors.

Philadelphia

Politics

5 times Darrell Clarke clashed with Jim Kenney on policy

The longstanding Philadelphia City Council president announced Thursday he will not seek reelection.