Education

Politics

Officials’ field trip to Philly high school spotlights the future of vocational education

Gov. Shapiro, Mayor Parker and other officials discussed the importance of investment in such programs

Philadelphia

Politics

Students, commuters, businesses bear brunt of budget-driven SEPTA service cuts

The transit agency, facing a budget shortfall, began implementing service reductions just before the first day of the school year

Education

Politics

Study: PA schools plagued by widespread lead, mold, radon and other environmental hazards

A report on the environmental health of commonwealth schools found threats and harmful substances exist across the board

Transportation

Politics

‘It will be a disaster’: Labor leaders, teachers sound the alarm as SEPTA cuts loom

Massive service reductions and fare increases would impact students, workers and residents around the region

Policy

Policy

Amid budget impasse, school officials fear critical funding shortfalls

With state money frozen and deadlines looming for obligations like pension payments, districts will soon face tough fiscal choices.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Fare point: More SEPTA funding helps students pursue their education dreams

One of the many negative impacts of legislators failing to support public transit would be reduced access to higher education for those reliant on public transportation

Campaigns & Elections

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.

Education

Policy

School voucher debate returns to Harrisburg

The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would create a private school scholarship program.

Education

Policy

Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic

From kindergarten laptops to college takeout preferences, changes have been the only constant.

Philadelphia

Policy

Philly Mayor Parker’s $6.7B budget - by the numbers

The city’s chief executive unveiled her 2025-2026 spending proposal to City Council Thursday morning

Education

Personality

For school superintendents, it’s a learning experience

City & State talks to the superintendents of the state’s biggest school districts about enrollment, facilities, funding and more.

Josh Shapiro

Policy

New revenue sources – and longstanding debates – dominate state budget talks

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address provides an early glimpse of what to expect from negotiations over the next four months.

Capitol Beat

Personality

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.

Budget

Policy

Flat, falling soda tax revenues have both positive and negative impact

Tax soda – and people drink less of it. But successful soda taxes can create problems for the public health and development programs they support.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Rep. Manny Guzman discusses state House Dems’ Central PA Delegation, recent budget wins

The chair of the General Assembly’s Central Pennsylvania Delegation says this year’s state budget contains lots of good things for residents across the commonwealth.

News & Politics

Policy

Four for Friday: What to expect from Philadelphia City Council

Council members returned to City Hall for legislative session Thursday

Health Care

Policy

At Philly Y, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Early Learning Investment Commission, spotlight child care barriers in PA

Advocates said accessibility, affordability and quality are the three barriers to care most families face

Policy

Personality

Q&A with state Sen. Chris Gebhard

The chair of the chamber’s Community, Recreational and Economic Development Committee discusses trends and regulatory talks in gaming