Philadelphia
Policy
SEPTA signs agreement to make it easier for minority-owned businesses to work with the transit system
Philly and Chicago have signed an agreement that would allow small and minority-owned businesses to work for both agencies under one certification.
News & Politics
Politics
Wolf calls for special session to pass statute of limitations amendment
House Speaker Mark Rozzi said the measure must be voted on ‘without delay.’
Donald Trump
Politics
What we know about Scott Perry and Doug Mastriano’s involvement in January 6
Two PA Republicans played a role in casting doubt on the election results and helped further efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
News & Politics
Politics
Josh Shapiro picks Al Schmidt as secretary of state
Schmidt said he will work with anyone – regardless of party - to make sure elections ‘remain free and fair.’
U.S. Congress
Politics
How Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation voted for a new House speaker
It was mostly Hakeem Jeffries vs. Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday from Pennsylvania’s members of Congress.
News & Politics
Politics
What to know about Mark Rozzi, Pennsylvania’s new House speaker
The Democrat-turned-Independent will lead a divided state House.
News & Politics
Politics
State House shocker: Rozzi to lead chamber
The Berks County Democrat-turned-Independent said he would put people above politics as speaker.
News & Politics
Politics
In email, GOP warns members against accepting deals from Dems ahead of House speaker vote
Democrats did not confirm or deny whether they had made any offers to Republican members.
News & Politics
Politics
How are state cabinet secretaries selected and appointed?
A look inside how governors appoint their cabinet secretaries.
News & Politics
Policy
Here’s what’s next in the Larry Krasner impeachment process
A look back at City & State’s top stories of 2022 and what’s happened since.
Policy
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.
Capitol Beat
Politics
7 stories you might have missed this year
We look back at some of City & State’s favorite stories from 2022.
News & Politics
Policy
New year, new bills: 10 proposals by state lawmakers coming next legislative session
Ban TikTok? Ban legislators from owning taxpayer-funded cars? These measures and more are on the table.
Infrastructure
Politics
Almost a year later, Wolf and Pittsburgh leaders announce reopening of Fern Hollow Bridge
The bridge collapsed in January just as Joe Biden was set to visit Pittsburgh to discuss infrastructure improvements.
U.S. Congress
Policy
Congress rolls out $1.7 trillion spending deal in race to Friday deadline
House Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, want Senate Republicans to block the spending bill.
News & Politics
Politics
Scott Perry among four officials referred to House Ethics committee for potential criminal prosecution
The central PA congressman was among the chief actors in the Jan. 6 committee’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
News & Politics
Politics
The candidates running to run Allegheny County
A handful of Democratic candidates have entered the race to replace Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
Law Enforcement
Policy
Philly getting a big chunk of federal dollars to address gun violence and violent crime
Wolf announced $25 million dollars will be allocated to Philadelphia police, including $20 million for the DA’s office.
News & Politics
Opinion
Philadelphia mayoral candidates: Listen to the city’s Muslim community
It’s a solid voting bloc capable of wielding great influence this election cycle.
Economic Development
Policy