Health Care

Policy

For PA’s eds & meds, a funding crisis upends work, healthcare and the economy

As the Trump administration continues its war on higher education and research, public health stakeholders are sounding the alarm over the damage to come.

  • By Harrison Cann

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Palak Raval-Nelson

Philadelphia’s health commissioner weighs in on inspiration, pandemics and advice for future sector leaders.

  • By Greg Salisbury

Philadelphia

Policy

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.

  • By Harrison Cann

Philadelphia

Policy

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

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Health Care

Opinion

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.

  • By Tarik Khan

Policy

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Policy

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Technology

Policy

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Education

Policy

Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic

From kindergarten laptops to college takeout preferences, changes have been the only constant.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Policy

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Immigration

Policy

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.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Donald Trump

Politics

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.

  • By City & State

News & Politics

Policy

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with Sharif Street

The Senate Insurance Committee minority chair talks health care accessibility and affordability

  • By Harrison Cann

Health Care

Policy

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Health Care

Policy

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

  • By Harrison Cann

Elections

Policy

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.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Policy

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.

  • By Harrison Cann
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