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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.
U.S. Congress
‘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.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement
Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race
Interviews & Profiles
Justin Douglas leans on his experience in PA-10 Democratic primary race
The Dauphin County Commissioners chair hopes to bring a local perspective to Washington, D.C.
News & Politics
Janelle Stelson works toward a November rematch with Scott Perry
After coming thisclose to beating the Republican incumbent in 2024, the Democratic candidate for PA-10 is hoping to punch her ticket to the general election on May 19
Transportation
Philadelphia International Airport prepares for a summer like no other
With a full slate of marquee events on the calendar, PHL officials expect record international travel and the highest domestic volume in two decades
Policy
Updated
City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker
Legislative leaders passed a budget bill in April, though negotiations on a final product are ongoing.
General Assembly
The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: The U.S. House of Representatives
Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.
General Assembly
The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: Senate Districts
Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.
General Assembly
The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: House Districts
Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.
Energy
Burgum, Perry tout importance of nuclear energy in visit to Three Mile Island
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior said the Trump administration’s policies have led to a “renaissance” for nuclear energy.
Interviews & Profiles
‘I’m the only one that’s ever been an elected official’: In PA-7 Dem primary, Lamont McClure runs on his record
The former Northampton County Executive emphasizes his Carbon County roots – and his singular position as the only locally elected politician
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Philadelphia
Report: Center City Philadelphia is ‘on a roll’ despite concerns with taxes, transit and homelessness
The Center City District released its annual report on Wednesday showing growth in multiple areas
Capitol Beat
House passes bill that would enshrine LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in state law
Tuesday’s vote is the latest attempt to advance LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
The City & State Q&A: Attorney General Dave Sunday
The state’s chief law enforcement officer talks with City & State about how artificial intelligence tools are affecting children, teens and vulnerable populations.
News & Politics
In return to Harrisburg, Senate votes on women’s sports, municipal planning legislation
City & State reviews key votes in the Pennsylvania Senate this week.
News & Politics
New poll shows growing number of Pennsylvanians think vaccines cause autism
A new health poll from Muhlenberg College also examined healthcare affordability and trust in AI chatbots for medical advice.
News & Politics
PA-3 Dems battle each other in off-the-rails primary forum
PA Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford and PA Sen. Sharif Street made very different cases for why voters should choose them in May at a contentious event Monday night in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood.
News & Politics
Stelson, Cognetti and Perry are among PA’s top congressional fundraisers in 2026
PA-10 Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson raised $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania.
Interviews & Profiles
In PA-7 Dem primary, Bob Brooks is going from pole to poll
The president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association is betting on his working-class appeal, legislative successes and high-profile endorsements to win back a Lehigh Valley congressional seat
