Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents

Incumbents Ana Tiburcio, Donald “Bud” Cook, Greg Vitali and Keith Harris all appeared headed for defeat in Tuesday’s election.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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

Politics

‘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 Politics

PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement

Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

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

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

Politics

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

General Assembly

Politics

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

Politics

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

Policy

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

Politics

‘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

Philadelphia

Politics

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

Policy

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

Policy

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

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

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

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

Politics

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