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Catching fire: Bob Brooks makes his case for beating Ryan Mackenzie in PA-7
The Democratic candidate – and the head of the firefighters union – is touting his cost-of-living agenda, including Medicare for All and a higher minimum wage, to convince Lehigh Valley voters to send him to Congress.
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PA-10 debate night: Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson spar over the economy, the Iran war and elections
Perry and Stelson are facing off in a rematch of their 2024 meeting in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
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Quinnipiac Poll: Shapiro-Garrity race ‘looks like a rout’
The survey of likely Pennsylvania voters found a majority of respondents have a favorable opinion of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro
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‘We are putting America first’: U.S. Rep. Scott Perry campaigns with Mark Teixeira in PA’s 10th Congressional District
The Republican was joined by the former All-Star first baseman at a campaign event Wednesday in Harrisburg.
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A Q&A with Janelle Stelson
The PA-10 Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, combating corruption and her general election matchup with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.
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With ‘Former Fetterman Staffers’ ghosting X, we take matters into our own hands
Their nonexistent Sept. 15 reveal and takedown of the state’s senior U.S. senator’s alleged bad behavior not covered by the recent Wall Street Journal exclusive gives us a chance to imagine what could have been.
Technology
Pennsylvania politicians react to calls for an AI development slowdown
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Attorney General Dave Sunday and members of Congress have weighed in on calls to slow AI development.
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The curious case of Andrew Tupone, the Green Party and PA’s 7th Congressional District
The erstwhile congressional candidate vows to appeal the Commonwealth Court’s order removing him from the November general election ballot.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry
The GOP congressman talks with City & State about Flock cameras, banning congressional stock trading and the 2026 midterm elections.
Technology
What the Flock? 8 things to know about automated license plate readers in Pennsylvania
ALPRs have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and civil liberties groups, while proponents tout them as an important law enforcement tool.
News & Politics
$10B in investments, the evolving nature of war – and other takeaways from Dave McCormick’s 2026 defense summit
The two-day summit was headlined by an appearance from President Donald Trump.
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One year later, PA’s congressional delegation is still split on the Big Beautiful Bill
President Donald Trump’s signature domestic policy bill continues to polarize members of Congress.
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The room where it happened: Congressmembers celebrate America250 in Philly’s Congress Hall
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers inside the historic building where the country began for a ceremonial meeting Thursday
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Sens. McCormick and Fetterman tout ‘Trump accounts’ for kids during Philadelphia stop
The two U.S. Senators told youth basketball participants to take advantage of the federal child savings accounts
News & Politics
PA pols react to President Trump nixing bipartisan housing legislation
Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, part of which mirrors Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program, this week in bipartisan fashion
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Update: Congress passes bipartisan housing affordability bill featuring PA-originated program
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a national Whole-Home Repairs program, received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate this week
Campaigns & Elections
Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2026?
City & State’s quick guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 congressional elections.
Campaigns & Elections
Bob Brooks wins Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested PA-7 primary
The handpicked candidate of Gov. Josh Shapiro beat out a diverse, energetic four-candidate field to face GOP incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November.
Campaigns & Elections
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat
The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford
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‘Game on’: Janelle Stelson advances to general election rematch against Scott Perry
Democrat Janelle Stelson will face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest, which Perry won by 5,133 votes.
