Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Why U.S. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick must vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr.

The body of evidence is overwhelming: To confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead our nation’s Health & Human Services Department is to condemn our citizens to a world of harm.

Immigration

Policy

For PA immigrants, uncertainty, fear and resilience are the order of the day

Across the commonwealth, communities and their advocates continue preparing for what the second Trump presidency will mean for them.

Who's Who

Power Lists

The CSPA 2025 Government Relations 100

In Harrisburg and beyond, these are the commonwealth’s most effective advocates

Economic Development

Policy

PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade

Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.

Economic Development

Policy

‘Tourism on steroids’: How the next 18 months will determine Philadelphia’s future as a travel destination

Plans have been in the works for years on how to best capitalize on the flood of visitors – and dollars – when the city hosts the Semiquincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup, and more.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan

The Shapiro administration point person for this key sector of the commonwealth’s economy talks turkey on tourism.

Special Reports

Personality

Q&A with DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn

Dunn spoke with City & State about the role state parks play in Pennsylvania’s tourism economy.

Special Reports

Personality

A Q&A with Mary Jo Daley

Chair of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with State Sen. Rosemary Brown

The state Senator discusses the Pocono region’s offerings and what tourism means to the area

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan

The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union

Immigration

Policy

PA pols uncowed by feds’ prosecution threat over immigration

A new Justice Department directive threatens to prosecute local officials who defy federal immigration enforcement orders – but commonwealth politicians say it’s full of legal holes.

John Fetterman

Policy

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman pushes to make PA housing program a national pilot

The Whole-Home Repairs program would offer grants and forgivable loans to homeowners and small landlords

Capitol Beat

Politics

Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.

Capitol Beat

Personality

Michelle Henry reflects back on her time as attorney general

Pennsylvania’s outgoing attorney general reflects back on her tenure and talks about being the freshly minted state inspector general.

Donald Trump

Politics

Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania

The 47th president is rumored to have 100 executive orders planned for early in his presidency.

U.S. Congress

Politics

The Pennsylvania congressional delegation’s committee assignments

City & State has a full rundown of all the committees that Pennsylvania’s members of Congress are serving on.