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Trash, tech and talking arena: What to watch for during Philadelphia City Council’s return
Council ended last year’s budget negotiations bucking Mayor Cherelle Parker’s tax proposals
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With ‘Former Fetterman Staffers’ ghosting X, we take matters into our own hands
Their nonexistent Sept. 15 reveal and takedown of the state’s senior U.S. senator’s alleged bad behavior not covered by the recent Wall Street Journal exclusive gives us a chance to imagine what could have been.
Technology
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Pennsylvania politicians react to calls for an AI development slowdown
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Attorney General Dave Sunday and members of Congress have weighed in on calls to slow AI development.
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Pennsylvania looms large at GOP’s ‘Trump-a-palooza’ midterm convention
The two-day Dallas convention featured speeches from Pennsylvania Republicans, as well as a surprise appearance from Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman.
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State House and Assembly Speakers from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, New York convene in Philadelphia for historic panel
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton hosted a discussion on the country’s focus on independence and inclusion
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Stitch, please: Philadelphia’s Chinatown hopes a highway cap can reconnect the community
Local leaders see the Chinatown Stitch as a way to bridge communities divided by the Vine Street Expressway.
U.S. Congress
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The curious case of Andrew Tupone, the Green Party and PA’s 7th Congressional District
The erstwhile congressional candidate vows to appeal the Commonwealth Court’s order removing him from the November general election ballot.
John Fetterman
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Can’t find a Fetterman: Social media savages the U.S. senator’s disappearing acts
A brutal Wall Street Journal article detailing U.S. Sen. John Fetterman’s approach to his job has sparked outrage
Labor
Politics
Milk from oats and affordable coats: Pennsylvania lands 2 major corporations in 3 days
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced an investment from Burlington Stores Thursday morning following Chobani’s investment news Tuesday
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Shapiro administration announces wage theft protection for home health care workers
Pennsylvania Labor Secretary Nancy Walker announced the plan at SEIU Local 1201 in Philadelphia on Wednesday
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Exclusive: Gov. Josh Shapiro picks up endorsements from 5 law enforcement unions
The support from law enforcement unions follows recent endorsements from the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association and Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5.
Interviews & Profiles
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A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry
The GOP congressman talks with City & State about Flock cameras, banning congressional stock trading and the 2026 midterm elections.
Dave Sunday
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Snap decision: AG Sunday files lawsuit against social media giant over lack of teen safeguards
The announcement on Tuesday against Snapchat follows the attorney general’s salvo against TikTok earlier this month
Healthcare
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‘Completely preventable’: Pennsylvania now has two fatal measles cases – the first in the U.S. this year
There are nearly 400 reported measles cases in 28 counties across the commonwealth
Technology
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Center of attention: Data centers are dominating Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race
Shifting positions on data centers have become points of attack from both sides in the race for governor.
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections
Several seats in the state House of Representatives have been decided through special elections in 2026.
Healthcare
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Pennie drops: PA’s insurance marketplace suffers massive decline in enrollment
Following the cancellation of federal subsidies, more than a third of enrollees in the state’s Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace have canceled their plans since last November, with downstream effects on hospitals and economies statewide
Criminal Justice
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Greek history: A recent timeline of Penn State fraternity scandals
A crackdown on a cocaine-trafficking ring led by Penn State students is the latest in a series of scandals involving fraternities at the state’s only land-grant university.
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Politics
PA’s lack of contribution limits has led to a ‘Wild West’ of campaign fundraising
Pennsylvania has no limits on how much money can be donated to political campaigns – and there doesn’t seem to be much appetite to provide a fix.
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