Policy
Philadelphia
‘We have to start from scratch:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials announce Sixers arena deal
The team and Comcast Spectacor reached an agreement that backpedals on controversial Center City arena
Business
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
Capitol Beat
Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs
A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.
Capitol Beat
Farm Show roundtable examines technology’s impact on PA agriculture
Senate lawmakers held a discussion focused on opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies in agriculture.
Capitol Beat
Unpacking Harrisburg’s first session day of 2025
State lawmakers elected presiding officers for the 2025-26 legislative session, while Lt. Gov. Austin Davis scheduled a special election for March.
Business
Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale
The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.
News & Politics
What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale
Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.
Capitol Beat
What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025
As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.
General Assembly
The Year in Review
Our top stories of 2024 and where the issues stand
Philadelphia
At the buzzer: Sixers arena gets final Council approval on last day of session
The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena, if passed this year, could open for the 2031 season
Philadelphia
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Give-and-go: Philadelphia City Council gives initial approval to amended Sixers arena deal
The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation needed to begin the project by the end of this year
Philadelphia
Postponed: Philly Council delays Sixers arena vote twice, pushes vote to Thursday
The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation by the end of this year.
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General Assembly
That’s A Wrap: City & State’s Legislative Session Review
A look at what Pennsylvania lawmakers did – and didn’t – accomplish during the last legislative session.
Capitol Beat
Shapiro taps Darrell Clarke to chair the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
The former president of Philadelphia City Council will lead the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the state’s liquor laws and alcohol sales
Josh Shapiro
Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $153 million in funding for SEPTA
The governor directed the Department of Transportation to flex federal highway capital funds to prevent the transit agency’s ‘death spiral’
General Assembly
5 bills signed into law this week
New laws in Pennsylvania will ban the use of license plate-flipping devices and add motorcycles to the state’s Automobile Lemon Law.
Health Care
Q&A with Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley
City & State speaks with the Pennie Executive Director on the commonwealth’s health insurance marketplace
Health Care
How telehealth visits became the ultimate screen savers
Lawmakers and telemedicine advocates say Pennsylvania’s new law will lead to increased health care access – and healthier Pennsylvanians.
Health Care
As open enrollment nears, Pennie looks to take the health care marketplace to the next level
The commonwealth’s health insurance marketplace continues to transform four years after the state took ownership from the federal government
Elections
As AI threatens election security, the search for solutions takes on new urgency
A panel on artificial intelligence and its threat to the American electoral process focused on high-tech challenges and ways to solve them.
