Economic Development
Politics
Sights, sounds and Steelers fans: On the ground at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Leaders in the Steel City hope the primetime spotlight will lead to economic growth
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar
Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Summer Lee says she condemns ‘all forms of hate’ while defending controversial decision to appear with Hasan Piker
U.S. Rep. Lee is scheduled to appear alongside Piker, who has espoused antisemitism and anti-American sentiment, at campaign rallies in Michigan on Tuesday
News & Politics
Politics
Pennsylvania’s major 2026 events get a Philadelphia pep rally
State and local officials promoted the commonwealth’s slate of special events at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday
News & Politics
Politics
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee gives Working Families Party response to State of the Union
The progressive political party chose Lee, who represents the 12th Congressional District, including Pittsburgh, to provide their response to President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday night.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mayor Corey O’Connor, City Council members take oath of office in Pittsburgh
A new chief executive and City Council president are among the leadership changes for the Steel City.
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
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.
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