Philadelphia

Politics

House GOP announces articles of impeachment against Larry Krasner

The move comes just two days after the committee investigating his office released a report that did not recommend impeachment.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Fetterman and Oz face off in their first and only debate of U.S. Senate campaign

The candidates traded attacks and outlined their stances on abortion, crime and a host of other issues.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

State lawmakers spar over new effort to audit Krasner’s office

Republicans said the move would allow investigations into Krasner to continue. Democrats called it redundant and futile.

Campaigns & Elections

Personality

What October surprises could derail Pennsylvania’s biggest political runs?

City & State imagines what unexpected events could turn some of this year’s campaigns upside down.

Philadelphia

Politics

Former Philly fiscal watchdog Rebecca Rhynhart officially launches bid for mayor

The former city controller is the first non-City Councilmember to announce their candidacy for Philadelphia’s highest office.

News & Politics

Policy

‘It takes time’: Chapman warns of ‘days-long’ vote-counting process ahead of midterms

The acting secretary of state said people ‘should not expect complete results on election night.’

News & Politics

Politics

‘I feel the weightiness of the moment,’ Shapiro says, as governor race enters its final days

Dems are putting a lot on the candidate’s shoulders – but is he up to it?

Labor

Policy

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in September

The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since April 2000.

Capitol Beat

Politics

‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe

The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.

Campaigns & Elections

Personality

Zodiac bares grisly predictions for Pennsylvania pols this November

We looked into what astrology can (maybe) tell us about Pennsylvania’s midterm elections.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Community. Safety. Education. One Reading nonprofit is working to build all three.

Michael Toledo, who leads Centro Hispano, says his organization provides a safety net for people in the Latino community.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Fetterman’s doctor says he is ‘recovering well’ and has ‘no work restrictions’

The Democratic Senate candidate’s campaign released a new letter from his doctor detailing his health on Wednesday.

Capitol Beat

Policy

City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)

As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.

Elections (Archived)

Policy

State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation

The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.

Policy

Opinion

Editor’s Note: What happens when the levies break homeowners

An argument for seriously considering doing something about the dreaded property tax.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?

The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.

Power List

Power Lists

The 2022 Pennsylvania Nonprofit Power 100

Recognizing the nonprofit leaders serving the most vulnerable people in Pennsylvania.

News & Politics

Politics

Poll shows Democrats still leading races for governor, U.S. Senate

Republican Mehmet Oz now trails John Fetterman in the state’s U.S. Senate race by less than 3 points, according to a new Trafalgar Group poll