Transportation

Politics

Pennsylvania airports decline to show video blaming government shutdown on Democrats

Transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it violates the Hatch Act

  • By Harrison Cann

News & Politics

Policy

Pittsburgh is only metro in U.S. where buying a home is cheaper than renting

A new rental report from Realtor.com shows that Pittsburgh stands out among metropolitan areas in the U.S.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Philadelphia

Politics

Weekend roundup: ‘No Kings’ protests large and small pop up across Pennsylvania

From Philly to Pittsburgh and in towns and suburbs in between, people showed up in droves on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.

  • By Harrison Cann

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Mayoral primaries across PA: Nail-biters, blowouts and upsets

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey lost the Democratic primary to Corey O'Connor, while incumbents in Harrisburg, Allentown and Scranton are poised for victory.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

‘There’s so much potential’: Thomas West makes his case for mayor of Pittsburgh

The GOP mayoral candidate and business owner spoke with City & State about his goals for the Steel City.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

News & Politics

Politics

‘We have the ability to start rebuilding our city’: Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor discusses his bid

O’Connor talked with City & State about his motivation for running, Pittsburgh’s finances and improving the city’s business climate.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

News & Politics

Politics

‘We have to stand up for our city’: Ed Gainey outlines his vision for a second term

The mayor of Pittsburgh spoke with City & State about his first term in office and what he plans to do if elected for another four years.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Transportation

Policy

Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT

The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide

  • By Harrison Cann

General Assembly

Policy

‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse

GOP lawmakers traveled to Pittsburgh for a hearing focused on all things artificial intelligence.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Transportation

Policy

From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls

Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs

  • By Harrison Cann

News & Politics

Politics

7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025

Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: Election Complexion

Campaign events and legal battles headline election coverage in the commonwealth

  • By Harrison Cann

Pittsburgh

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion

Binion spoke with City & State about the ups and downs of affordable housing ahead of the Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania Summit.

  • By Jordan Brignol

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: State Sen. Frank Farry

The Pennsylvania Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee chair spoke with City & State about what to expect at the Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania Summit.

  • By Jordan Brignol

Philadelphia

Personality

From on-deck to down-ballot: A history of PA ballplayers-turned-politicos

Meet the baseball players who executed the shift to politics

  • By City & State

Business

Politics

Black Tech Nation Ventures vows to help startups with marginalized founders thrive after closing $50 million inaugural fund

There’s also a goal to bring companies to Pittsburgh, cofounder Kelauni Jasmyn told Technical.ly

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Capitol Beat

Policy

Home Improvement, Season 2: Democrats highlight demand for Whole Home Repairs

Lawmakers call for greater investment in home repairs ahead of Gov. Shapiro’s budget address

  • By Harrison Cann

Energy

Policy

CNX becomes first natural gas firm to self-report air quality data in PA

The company has begun publishing air quality data from two well sites – one in Washington County and the other in Greene County – as part of a partnership with the Shapiro administration

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

News & Politics

Politics

Innamorato, Zappala find victory in Allegheny County

Innamorato is the first woman ever elected Allegheny County executive.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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.

  • By Harrison Cann
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