Policy
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with State Rep. Tarik Khan
Khan, a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, spoke with City & State about how his nursing background informs his work as a legislator.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Erin Mrenak, director of the Erie County Department of Health
Mrenak talked with City & State about lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and what Erie County is doing to protect public health.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Palak Raval-Nelson
Philadelphia’s health commissioner weighs in on inspiration, pandemics and advice for future sector leaders.
Philadelphia
As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA
With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia among the U.S. cities preparing for ‘quite epic’ 2026 World Cup
The tournament will bring millions of fans and 48 teams to 11 cities in the U.S. – and Philadelphia’s Lemon Hill Park’s Fan Fest expects 25,000 people
Health Care
Opinion: It’s time to Washington-proof your health care
State Rep. Tarik Khan explains how Democrats in Harrisburg are working to protect access to health care.
Policy
Warehouses have become PA’s biggest cash crop – for better and worse
A look at how Pennsylvania became a warehouse and logistics powerhouse – and how local communities are making sure they don’t get boxed out.
Policy
‘We’re fighting back’: PA House Dems celebrate passage of Affordable Care Act protections
The bipartisan votes now put the onus on state Senate Republicans to advance the four bills and send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Technology
Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results
The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.
Education
Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic
From kindergarten laptops to college takeout preferences, changes have been the only constant.
Policy
Treasurer Stacy Garrity bans DeepSeek AI platform from Pennsylvania Treasury devices
The state treasurer said the move is necessary to safeguard the data and sensitive information of Pennsylvanians.
Immigration
For PA immigrants, uncertainty, fear and resilience are the order of the day
Across the commonwealth, communities and their advocates continue preparing for what the second Trump presidency will mean for them.
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Donald Trump
Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania
The 47th president is rumored to have 100 executive orders planned for early in his presidency.
News & Politics
What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale
Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with Sharif Street
The Senate Insurance Committee minority chair talks health care accessibility and affordability
Health Care
How telehealth visits became the ultimate screen savers
Lawmakers and telemedicine advocates say Pennsylvania’s new law will lead to increased health care access – and healthier Pennsylvanians.
Health Care
As open enrollment nears, Pennie looks to take the health care marketplace to the next level
The commonwealth’s health insurance marketplace continues to transform four years after the state took ownership from the federal government
Elections
As AI threatens election security, the search for solutions takes on new urgency
A panel on artificial intelligence and its threat to the American electoral process focused on high-tech challenges and ways to solve them.
Policy
Philly Mayor Parker unveils plans, legislative package for proposed 76ers arena complex
The mayor held her second town hall in a week to provide further details about how the city is approaching the next steps in redeveloping the swath of real estate that cuts across the Market East and Chinatown neighborhoods.
Health Care
At Philly Y, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Early Learning Investment Commission, spotlight child care barriers in PA
Advocates said accessibility, affordability and quality are the three barriers to care most families face
