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Key members of the City of Philadelphia’s semiquincentennial efforts, including Michael Newmuis, 2026 Director for the City of Philadelphia, seen here ringing the bell, were on hand to announce the “Ring It On!” initiative.
‘Ring It On’ initiative gives Philly neighborhoods a stake in the semiquincentennial
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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during his annual budget address in February 2025.
City & State’s 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget tracker
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht participate in a public forum hosted by WHYY’s Cherri Gregg in Philadelphia.
PA Supreme Court justices talk retention elections, court operations at Philadelphia forum
Budget
SEPTA’s short-term funding fix: How we got here and what’s next
Campaigns & Elections
State Sen. Sharif Street
Succession plan: Sharif Street steps down as state Democratic chair to focus on congressional run
Philadelphia
Key members of the City of Philadelphia’s semiquincentennial efforts, including Michael Newmuis, 2026 Director for the City of Philadelphia, seen here ringing the bell, were on hand to announce the “Ring It On!” initiative.
‘Ring It On’ initiative gives Philly neighborhoods a stake in the semiquincentennial
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PA officials warm up to boosting entrepreneurship

Red-tape reduction and small-business incubators are among the state and local strategies aimed at improving the commonwealth’s historically low entrepreneurship rate.

  • By Hilary Danailova
  • February 3, 2025

PA officials warm up to boosting entrepreneurship

Red-tape reduction and small-business incubators are among the state and local strategies aimed at improving the commonwealth’s historically low entrepreneurship rate.

  • By Hilary Danailova
  • February 3, 2025

economy

Paid family leave is the right answer for PA families – and the commonwealth itself

Providing such a benefit will make the state a leader in the nation and even more attractive to young families.

  • By Vicki Shabo and Nikki Lee
  • August 9, 2024

economy

Opinion: New pipeline safety rules must be enacted for the health of current and future generations

The regulations for natural gas pipelines are badly outdated and imperil both people and the environment.

  • By Nikil Saval and Pete Gosar
  • August 7, 2024
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