Labor
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
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
Politics
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
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
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
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
Politics
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
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
Politics
‘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.
U.S. Congress
Politics
Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress
Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
News & Politics
Politics
7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025
Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.
News & Politics
Politics
The Philadelphia Eagles could land at the White House after all
President Trump said Tuesday an invitation would be issued to the team
U.S. Congress
Politics
Fetterman, unfettered and unfiltered
Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator talks with City & State about his priorities in Washington, D.C., his relationship with President Donald Trump and his approach to bipartisanship in a heated political climate
Philadelphia
Politics
Outside U.S. Sen. McCormick’s Philly office, protesters decry academic funding cuts
Hundreds of area researchers targeted a senator they call “missing in action” to defend the funding that powers Philly’s “eds and meds” economy
News & Politics
Politics