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‘Pennsylvanians deserve better’: A Q&A with 2026 gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity
The incumbent state treasurer talked about her gubernatorial campaign and how she’d govern in a politically divided state Capitol.
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Politics
National Democrats announce six-figure investment in Supreme Court retention elections
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s spend is just the latest instance of big money pouring into Pennsylvania’s high-stakes judicial races.
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Politics
PA Supreme Court justices talk retention elections, court operations at Philadelphia forum
Ahead of November’s pivotal judicial elections, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices offered an inside look at Pennsylvania’s highest court during a fireside chat in Philadelphia.
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Politics
Succession plan: Sharif Street steps down as state Democratic chair to focus on congressional run
Street is one of at least seven candidates to throw their hat in the 3rd Congressional ring following Dwight Evans’ retirement announcement
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Politics
With an eye on judicial elections, conservative activist Scott Presler leads voter training in PA
Presler talked about the importance of registering more GOP voters and winning elections in 2025 and 2026.
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Politics
Five For Friday: A way-too-early municipal election preview
Pennsylvania voters across the commonwealth will vote in consequential municipal elections this fall.
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Opinion
Opinion: To win again, Democrats must ‘make life better’ for all Americans
State Rep. and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta on what the party needs going forward – and what he is doing to make that happen.
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Politics
Mayoral primaries across PA: Nail-biters, blowouts and upsets
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost the Democratic primary to Corey O'Connor, while incumbents in Harrisburg, Allentown and Scranton are poised for victory.
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Politics
Larry Krasner runs away with Philadelphia District Attorney primary
The incumbent Democrat fended off a primary challenger; next up: an uncontested general election race in November.
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Politics
‘We have the ability to start rebuilding our city’: Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor discusses his bid
O’Connor talked with City & State about his motivation for running, Pittsburgh’s finances and improving the city’s business climate.
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Politics
‘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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Policy
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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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
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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.’
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
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.
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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
Personality
Q&A with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
The firebrand progressive prosecutor is seeking his third term while battling the Trump administration
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Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
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Politics
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
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Personality