Politics
News & Politics
Larry Krasner runs away with Philadelphia District Attorney primary
The incumbent Democrat fended off a primary challenger; next up: an uncontested general election race in November.
Interviews & Profiles
‘There’s so much potential’: Thomas West makes his case for mayor of Pittsburgh
The GOP mayoral candidate and business owner spoke with City & State about his goals for the Steel City.
News & Politics
‘We have the ability to start rebuilding our city’: Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor discusses his bid
O’Connor talked with City & State about his motivation for running, Pittsburgh’s finances and improving the city’s business climate.
News & Politics
‘We have to stand up for our city’: Ed Gainey outlines his vision for a second term
The mayor of Pittsburgh spoke with City & State about his first term in office and what he plans to do if elected for another four years.
Immigration
Immigration crackdown spreads fear, uncertainty across Pennsylvania communities
Unprecedented federal actions have immigrant populations and their advocates on high alert
News & Politics
‘We have to seize this moment’: Sanders, Deluzio bring ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Harrisburg
The lawmakers spoke out against President Donald Trump and the influence of money in politics.
Labor
Bernie Sanders brings ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Philadelphia for May Day
Labor leaders and advocacy organizations flooded the streets around City Hall as part of the ‘Workers over Billionaires’ rally
Health Care
Crozer closure crisis could catalyze new state oversight of hospitals
The system’s sudden shuttering, which leaves Delaware County without a trauma center, is giving new momentum to long-stalled legislation.
Philadelphia
Getting back on track: Giving Harriet Tubman’s PA connections their due
Eight score years after the end of the Civil War, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad continue to resonate throughout the commonwealth.
Donald Trump
Pennsylvania donors give $8.6M to Trump inaugural committee
Prominent donors included Comcast, FedEx and Jared Isaacman, Trump’s nominee to lead NASA.
Campaigns & Elections
No screen time: Philly DA race goes on without televised matchup
Patrick Dugan’s campaign said he would’ve participated Tuesday night if Krasner agreed to other events
Capitol Beat
30 things we know about the arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence
More information is coming to light daily about the attack and suspect Cody Balmer.
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News & Politics
Philly Sheriff Bilal touts progress, state Sen. Street slams PICA at presser
At the event, which served as a “State of the Sheriff’s Office," Bilal provided plenty of numbers while Street blasted the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority for exceeding its remit.
Capitol Beat
3 things to watch in the aftermath of arson attack on Shapiro, family
Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was arraigned Monday evening and is charged with attempted murder and setting fire to the governor’s residence.
News & Politics
Horror, relief and support: Social media reactions to arson attack on Gov. Shapiro and family
Social media condemnation of the arson attack that could have claimed the lives of Shapiro and his family was widespread and bipartisan, both across the commonwealth and the nation.
News & Politics
Gov. Shapiro, family safe after arsonist targets governor's mansion
State Police say an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence early Sunday morning.
Politics
Thousands rally across PA as part of nationwide protest against Trump's agenda
At the event, dubbed ‘Hands Off,’ local leaders and advocates spoke out against an ‘assault on our freedoms and our communities.’
Campaigns & Elections
GOP appeals federal judge’s mail-in ballot decision
A federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania’s date requirement for mail ballots ‘does not pass constitutional muster.’
Politics
Democrats pick up state Senate seat as they win 2 special elections in PA
Pennsylvania Democrats flipped a state Senate seat and retained their state House majority.
Philadelphia
‘Under Pressure’: American democracy’s future gets debated in its birthplace
TED Talks kick off Philadelphia’s celebration of its role in America’s 250-year-old democracy.
