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‘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

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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.

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.