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Shapiro and Garrity release dueling attack ads as Pennsylvania governor’s race intensifies
Gov. Josh Shapiro is looking to link GOP nominee Stacy Garrity to President Donald Trump, while Garrity is criticizing Shapiro over data center development.
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Addition by subtraction: Philly schools’ controversial closure plan has many ways to fail
The School District of Philadelphia has a $3 billion “right-sizing” plan to improve hundreds of city schools by closing 17 of them – but not everyone is buying it.
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The City & State Q&A: Dave McCormick
An in-depth interview with the U.S. senator reveals how he approaches everything from bipartisanship to data centers.
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Talking trash: Philly neighborhood organizers seek to scale illegal dumping mapping, prevention
The Clean Philadelphia NOW initiative, started in 2023, is working to eliminate litter and dumping by 2028
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$10B in investments, the evolving nature of war – and other takeaways from Dave McCormick’s 2026 defense summit
The two-day summit was headlined by an appearance from President Donald Trump.
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One year later, PA’s congressional delegation is still split on the Big Beautiful Bill
President Donald Trump’s signature domestic policy bill continues to polarize members of Congress.
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Pennsylvania’s tourism lead says 2026 events have been an astounding success
Anne Ryan spoke with City & State about the commonwealth’s hosting abilities thus far
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Behind closed doors: The fight to open up the PA Senate ‘Rules Room’
In a time of increasing transparency efforts at all levels of government, one of the most consequential spaces in the state Capitol remains opaque despite efforts to show what happens inside.
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The room where it happened: Congressmembers celebrate America250 in Philly’s Congress Hall
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers inside the historic building where the country began for a ceremonial meeting Thursday
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Dead on arrival: How PA coroners stonewall records requests and flout the law
A routine records request ultimately uncovered widespread disregard for the rule of law among the vast majority of Pennsylvania’s county coroners.
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Sens. McCormick and Fetterman tout ‘Trump accounts’ for kids during Philadelphia stop
The two U.S. Senators told youth basketball participants to take advantage of the federal child savings accounts
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PA pols react to President Trump nixing bipartisan housing legislation
Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, part of which mirrors Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program, this week in bipartisan fashion
Philadelphia
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Failure to communicate: How the job cut saga exposed School District of Philadelphia-City Council rift
After months of intense public debate and legislative back-and-forth, the district determined that it would not make classroom job cuts after all
Economic Development
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Gov. Josh Shapiro touts Canada-Pennsylvania relationship in Toronto
The governor signed a memo in Canada’s most populous province on Wednesday, focused on strengthening economic ties between the commonwealth and Ontario
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Prediction markets go all in on PA elections
The dramatic rise in popularity of sites like Polymarket and Kalshi is now drawing increased scrutiny from politicians and industry watchdogs.
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Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2026?
City & State’s quick guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 congressional elections.
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Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents
Incumbents Ana Tiburcio, Donald “Bud” Cook, Greg Vitali and Keith Harris all appeared headed for defeat in Tuesday’s election.
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Bob Brooks wins Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested PA-7 primary
The handpicked candidate of Gov. Josh Shapiro beat out a diverse, energetic four-candidate field to face GOP incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November.
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Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat
The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford
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