Philadelphia
Politics
Overdose deaths among Black Philadelphians rose by nearly 20% in 2022
The city announced there were more than 1,400 overdose deaths last year
Education
Politics
Strike averted: Local 634 reaches tentative agreement with School District of Philadelphia
The union’s 1,900 members work in food service, climate and safety throughout the district
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer
The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation
News & Politics
Politics
Philly school staff strike could begin Saturday
Nearly 2,000 cafeteria workers and climate staff, members of Unite Here Local 634, are seeking a new contract
News & Politics
Politics
Philadelphia judge dismisses all charges against police officer Mark Dial
A Philadelphia judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors had not presented evidence that Dial had committed a crime when fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry in August
Special Reports
Personality
A Q&A with state Rep. Jason Dawkins
The chair of the House Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce priorities
Special Reports
Policy
The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub
With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.
Health Care
Policy
Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit welcomes the region’s top healthcare experts and officials
The summit’s panels focused on elder care, innovations in primary care delivery and more
Health Care
Personality
Q&A with state Rep. Rick Krajewski
A keynote speaker at the Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit previews the event and his policy priorities
Nonprofits
Politics
Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
Philadelphia
Policy
Proposed supervised-injection legislation roils Philadelphia City Council
The bill would ban supervised injection sites from every district except one covering West and Southwest Philadelphia.
Education
Policy
Lawmakers hear from parents, school leaders on school choice policies
The hearing comes as another legislative body plans to hold a statewide tour on education funding.
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns
Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Tony Watlington
City & State spoke with the Philadelphia School District superintendent to hear about his five-year strategic plan and his message to lawmakers as they consider the future of public education funding.
News & Politics
Politics
In letter to Biden, PA mayors push president to act on immigration
Six mayors from across the state are calling on Biden to take executive action on immigration.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philly officials introduce Rental Improvement Fund for small landlords to repair properties
The program provides forgivable and 0%-interest loans to small landlords in exchange for rent stability
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Philadelphia Republicans appeal decision to allow Working Families Party candidates on the ballot
The appeal comes less than a week after a judge ruled in favor of City Councilmember Kendra Brooks and her running mate Nicolas O’Rourke
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia’s Working Families Party: A tale of two ballot challenges
Two City Council candidates from the Working Families Party will remain on the ballot while the WFP’s city commissioner candidate suspends his campaign
News & Politics
Politics
Philadelphia Republican Seth Bluestein announces Forward Party affiliation
The Republican City Commissioner joins a pair of Harrisburg lawmakers in taking the party’s pledge
Philadelphia
Politics
Donald Trump speech caps dramatic first day of Moms for Liberty summit
The former president was one of three Republican presidential candidates to speak at the controversial group’s national convention on Friday.
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