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News & Politics
Malcolm Kenyatta makes school audits an early focus of the auditor general race
A decision to eliminate a school audit bureau could resurface in next year’s auditor general race.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Philly mayoral hopefuls share their vision for the city’s arts and culture sectors during debate
Last week, candidates offered glimpses into how they would support Philadelphia’s creative and cultural economy.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
From shining shoes to shaping policy, Allan Domb is planning Philadelphia's path forward
The real estate broker and former City Council member is relying on his private and public sector expertise to attract voters to his mayoral campaign.
Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker’s latest pitch: ‘Cherelle Parker wants to be Philly’s next mayor’
The former state rep, City Councilmember and now lobbyist is banking on her legislative accomplishments to propel her to victory.
Philadelphia
5 times Darrell Clarke clashed with Jim Kenney on policy
The longstanding Philadelphia City Council president announced Thursday he will not seek reelection.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Rebecca Rhynhart is running to be Philly’s 100th mayor – the first female to lead the city
The former city controller has made her mastery of the city’s finances a leading message throughout her campaign.
News & Politics
Opinion: Republican Party leaders deserve blame for 2022 midterm losses
Former JAG officer Sean Duffy calls for a leadership change at the Pennsylvania Republican Party.
Campaigns & Elections
Here are the candidates running to run Allegheny County
Multiple Democrats and one Republican are on the ballot to replace Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
Campaigns & Elections
State Rep. Lynda Culver elected to represent 27th Senatorial District
Culver will serve out the remainder of former state Sen. John Gordner’s term, which ends in 2024.
News & Politics
Mudslinging taints Allegheny County Council race
Bethany Hallam and Joanna Doven have been trading barbs on social media.
Capitol Beat
Get to know your lawmaker: We asked Harrisburg newbies rapid-fire questions to quickly get acquainted
Here are 15 questions asked of the new members in the state Capitol.
Campaigns & Elections
Court rules State House special elections will be held on Feb. 7
Voters in western Pennsylvania will head to the polls next month to select legislators for three vacant districts.
Scott Perry
What we know about Scott Perry and Doug Mastriano’s involvement in January 6
Two PA Republicans played a role in casting doubt on the election results and helped further efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Philadelphia
Who’s running for mayor in Philadelphia?
Update for Friday, March 24, 2023.
News & Politics
How are state cabinet secretaries selected and appointed?
A look inside how governors appoint their cabinet secretaries.
Capitol Beat
7 stories you might have missed this year
We look back at some of City & State’s favorite stories from 2022.
Campaigns & Elections
A timeline of Scott Perry’s texts following the 2020 election
Perry’s texts with former President Donald Trump’s White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows outline baseless conspiracy theories and a plot to investigate the 2020 election results
News & Politics
2022: The Year in Review
City & State takes a look back at the major headlines from this year.
Congress
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Susan Wild
She discusses her narrow victory, her priorities for the new term and working across the aisle.
Capitol Beat