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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

News & Politics

Politics

7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025

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

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: Election Complexion

Campaign events and legal battles headline election coverage in the commonwealth

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.

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.

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

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

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

News & Politics

Politics

Innamorato, Zappala find victory in Allegheny County

Innamorato is the first woman ever elected Allegheny County executive.

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.

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.

Pittsburgh

Policy

Unless states act soon, the ‘AI rich’ will ‘only get richer’

A $62.7 million grant is going to a coalition of universities, philanthropic organizations and companies in southwestern Pennsylvania to increase workforce training in robotics and AI