Politics

Pre-Inauguration events reveal this resistance movement is nothing like 2017

This weekend’s Women’s March and the 92 Percent Brunch underscore just how much work remains to develop a cohesive response to a second Trump term.

Economic Development

Politics

Upset alert: Sixers strike surprise deal to stay in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s NBA team backed out of a controversial Center City arena plan that had many city residents up in arms.

U.S. Congress

Politics

Three for Friday: The Shutdown Before Christmas

A look at the players and potential outcomes from a government shutdown

U.S. Congress

Politics

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey calls time in Senate the ‘honor of a lifetime’

Casey reflected back on his 18-year career in the Senate and highlighted ongoing challenges facing the U.S.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Meet the major players at PA’s 60th Electoral College meeting

Nineteen electors met in Harrisburg on Tuesday to cast their votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

3 key findings on the Trump assassination attempt in Butler

The congressional panel investigating assassination attempts on Donald Trump issued its final report this week.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Aument exit will trigger special election in PA’s 36th Senate District

State Sen. Ryan Aument will be leaving the state legislature to take a new role as state director for U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick.

Capitol Beat

Politics

PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow

Following the general election, Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters have left X for the social media app Bluesky.

Decision 2024

Politics

'What's next?' Politicians, pundits and parties are still trying to figure it out

To better understand what the election portends for Republicans, Democrats and Pennsylvania requires unpacking how key demographics voted – and why.

Capitol Beat

Politics

AG-elect Dave Sunday names chief of staff, transition team members

Sunday transition team includes a trusted staffer from the York County DA’s office and a former state attorney general.

Decision 2024

Politics

A Q&A with Philadelphia state Senator-Elect Joe Picozzi

Just 29, the social media-savvy newcomer stunned the political establishment by flipping a Northeast Philadelphia district red – without the local party’s backing.

Decision 2024

Politics

Five For Friday: Recount Reactions – U.S. Senate edition

City & State rounds up reactions to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate recount.

Decision 2024

Politics

Latino Republicans, empowered by election, flex new political might in PA

The 2024 election cycle saw the début of several notable entries into the commonwealth’s Hispanic conservative sphere

Decision 2024

Politics

Automatic recount ordered in razor-thin U.S. Senate race as McCormick lead shrinks

The race has swung in and out of recount territory with GOP challenger McCormick holding on to a narrowing lead.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Following The Leaders

Meet some of the new (and returning) leaders in the PA General Assembly

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

3 things to know about state Rep. Frank Burns

Control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives came down to Burns’ 72nd House District seat in Cambria County. Here’s what to know about the incumbent Democrat.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Stacy Garrity breaks Pennsylvania vote record as Republicans sweep state row office races

If Republicans want to know who’s got next, they need look no further than the row offices.

Campaigns & Elections

Updated Politics

2024 Pennsylvania congressional election results

City & State tracks the winners of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race and 17 U.S. House elections.

Campaigns & Elections

Updated Politics

How Trump took back Pennsylvania

The former president improved on his 2020 margins in several regions