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‘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.
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Four for Friday: Harrisburg happenings
State lawmakers advanced bills to legalize recreational cannabis and fund private school scholarships to kick off the month of May.
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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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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.’
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with former Judge and Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Patrick Dugan
The Northeast Philly native is pitching himself as much-needed alternative to DA Larry Krasner.
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.
Personality
Q&A with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
The firebrand progressive prosecutor is seeking his third term while battling the Trump administration
Donald Trump
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
Campaigns & Elections
Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan
The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union
Capitol Beat
Q&A with former House GOP leader Bryan Cutler
Cutler, who served as GOP leader and house speaker, spoke with City & State about the 2024 election and his time in leadership.
U.S. Congress
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.
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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.
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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.
Interviews & Profiles
Exit Interview with Susan Wild
The Lehigh Valley U.S. Representative speaks about her time in D.C. – and what’s next
Personality
Understanding the Electoral College with Kermit Roosevelt
The constitutional expert explains the Electoral College – its origins, how it’s changed and whether it’s working for 21st-century America.
Winners & Losers
Which Pennsylvanians are grateful this year
A statewide look at who deserves thanks as we close off the year in the commonwealth.
Decision 2024
'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.
Campaigns & Elections
Following The Leaders
Meet some of the new (and returning) leaders in the PA General Assembly
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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.
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