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News & Politics
Philadelphia voters approve ballot measures focused on the arts, small businesses
The two ballot measures continue the recent trend of amending the city’s Home Rule Charter
Philadelphia
‘These Zionist establishments must go!’ Organizers of upcoming Philly ‘Boycott Ride’ target Jewish-owned eateries
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists plans to intimidate Jewish-owned businesses on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Nazi night of terror that destroyed thousands of Jewish homes and businesses.
News & Politics
Last-minute money flows into PA governor’s race
Gov. Josh Shapiro continues to outraise GOP challenger Stacy Garrity in the final days of the election.
Campaigns & Elections
Immigrant advocates take action against ‘elections-related shenanigans’
With federal monitors expected at some polls and reports of a nationwide uptick in ICE activity, advocates for the commonwealth’s newer arrivals are strategizing to protect voters’ rights and safety
Campaigns & Elections
Gov. Josh Shapiro rallies Democrats for PA-10, other races across state
As part of his statewide bus tour ahead of Election Day, Shapiro urged voters to send Janelle Stelson to Congress and elect a Democratic trifecta in Harrisburg.
News & Politics
‘The devil is everywhere’: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stumps for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry as PA-10 battle intensifies
Johnson cast the midterms as “a contrast between common sense and crazy,” while Perry characterized the 2026 election as “a battle for the soul of our nation.”
Campaigns & Elections
‘Our North Star is always Northeastern Pennsylvania’: A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan
The Republican incumbent speaks with City & State about his congressional priorities and the state of the PA-8 race.
Campaigns & Elections
Q&A with Bob Harvie
The PA-1 Democratic congressional candidate talks healthcare, affordability and government accountability
Campaigns & Elections
Commonwealth officials and immigration advocates buckling in for whatever Election Day throws their way
At a nonpartisan online forum sponsored by Keep Our Republic, a national democracy organization, current and former officials shared their concerns, strategies and expectations around an increasingly complex and fraught voting landscape.
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bell-to-bell school cell phone ban into law
The new law requires schools to develop policies that prohibit cell phone use during the school day.
Capitol Beat
7 bills signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro in October
City & State takes a look at 7 new statutes in the commonwealth after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed 58 bills into law.
Campaigns & Elections
Touting domestic accomplishments, Ryan Mackenzie fights for a second term repping PA-7
The first-term Republican is considered extremely vulnerable in polls that show a toss-up race against Democrat Bob Brooks, the state firefighters’ union chief, in a Lehigh Valley swing district
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Capitol Beat
Lawmakers, families and educators make bipartisan push to protect Head Start
Head Start supporters say the federal government’s proposed changes would jeopardize vital services for Pennsylvania children.
Campaigns & Elections
No argument here: Bob Brooks pull out of PA-7 debate
Citing false and “defamatory” attacks by his rival, incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, the Democrat and union chief abruptly pulled out of the lone planned debate in the race for Pennsylvania’s tightly contested Lehigh Valley district.
Technology
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance bill to regulate Flock cameras
House Bill 2771 would set parameters for how law enforcement and other entities can use automated license plate readers.
Policy
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick’s red tape-cutting efforts take center stage in Philadelphia
The senator convened politicians and industry stakeholders at Temple University to brainstorm ways to improve Pennsylvania’s business climate.
Campaigns & Elections
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.
News & Politics
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Endorsement Tracker: The 2026 PA governor’s race
As the contest between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity heats up, we’re tracking the latest endorsements.
Philadelphia
Port of Philadelphia announces major expansion with the help of state, federal and private funds
Gov. Josh Shapiro held a press conference at PhilaPort Tuesday morning to unveil the total expansion investment of $837 million
News & Politics
7 takeaways from debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity
The incumbent governor and the GOP nominee met for the first and only debate of the 2026 election cycle.
