Policy
Opinion: Sex education is the elephant in our classrooms
Outdated curriculums, erratic guidelines and unenforceable state standards contribute to Pennsylvania's educational shortcomings.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Admiral Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Health
The U.S. assistant secretary for health addresses the opioid crisis, PA’s COVID-19 response and more.
From the Editor
Editor’s Note: Pennsylvania politicians must do more to combat the opioid epidemic
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean’s story is a testament to overcoming incredible odds.
Health Care
Nurses needed now: Solutions to a long-running staffing crisis have been hard to come by.
Hospitals and nursing homes hope turnover in Harrisburg means change for the struggling industry.
Education
Pennsylvania joins several other states in pushing for universal free breakfasts for kids
Lawmakers nationwide are passing bills that would make free school meals permanent following the end of a federal pandemic-era program.
Environment
Into the wasteland: Meet the defenders of Allegheny County’s waterways
Meet the activists trying to foil a new landfill.
Policy
Will 2023 be the year Pennsylvania legalizes adult-use marijuana?
The first in a series: A look back at City & State’s top stories of 2022 and what’s happened since.
Events
Snapshots from City & State’s Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit
The event brought together the region’s industry experts to discuss ongoing health care challenges.
News & Politics
Following Biden’s actions on marijuana, Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons
Wolf’s office touted a recent initiative seeking to expedite pardons for people with marijuana convictions.
News & Politics
The crisis with Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Pennsylvania
‘We must take measures to safeguard abortion access and reproductive health services at the statewide level.’
Campaigns & Elections
Physicians: Oz ‘lying to the American people’ through promotion of ‘quack cures’
The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate often used his media platforms to push questionable health products and views.
News & Politics
‘What a difference a year makes:’ More than 5,000 attend first Pennsylvania March for Life since Supreme Court ruling
Meanwhile, Democrats introduced legislation Monday seeking to protect and expand abortion access.
Criminal Justice
Two children per classroom will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, experts say
State panel reports gun violence, overdoses and suicide are affecting children and youth more than ever before.
News & Politics
PA pols react to Senate passing sweeping health care, climate and deficit-reduction bill
The estimated $740 billion package passed Sunday looks to tackle drug costs, greenhouse gas emissions and more.
Health Care
Toomey faces heat from Jon Stewart, veterans over burn pit legislation
The legislation would have expanded health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic material
Health Care
As monkeypox threat grows, so do calls for action
State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims joined providers and LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss what resources are available now and what more needs to be done to prevent further spread of monkeypox.
Health Care
‘A maternal mortality crisis’ – the crux of Dems’ second ‘Post-Roe’ hearing on abortion
Dems looked at issues around abortion, the SCOTUS ruling, and how communities of color may be impacted by an abortion ban.
Health Care
Pennsylvania is looking at a $250 million investment in long-term care
Long-term care advocates say the state budget is an ‘historic moment’ for long-term care.
Health Care
University of Pittsburgh funding could hinge on its fetal tissue research
Republican lawmakers are hoping to stop Pitt from using tissue obtained from elective abortions
Health Care
Casey, Houlahan call on Congress to address rising health care costs
The Democratic lawmakers joined advocates pushing for further investments in care and reductions in health care costs
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