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Capitol Beat

March Madness is inescapable – even in the political arena

City & State defines some terminology for you ahead of the Big Dance – and puts a commonwealth twist on it.

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How can you make an Oscar-nominated movie even better? Add more Pennsylvania to it.

Ahead of the Academy Awards this year, here are some City & State-inspired remakes of Hollywood’s best on the big screen.

Capitol Beat

From Walt Wit beer to Angus beef – here are Josh Shapiro and Jim Kenney’s major Super Bowl bets

Leaders from around Philadelphia and Kansas City are making friendly wagers ahead of the big game.

Satire/Odd News

‘Better Know A District,’ City & State style

A smattering of political chatter from around the Keystone State

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What’s in and out this year

Here’s what’s politically hot – and not – in 2023.

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2023 & Me: Fake ‘family’ connections we wish were the real deal

We shook the state’s political family tree and came up with some fanciful findings.

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Spotify Wrapped: The PA Politics Edition

We imagined what artists and hit songs would have topped the charts in 2022.

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Thanksgiving may be over, but we’re still having fun with the holiday

Harvesting, stuffing, curing … We imagine what Pennsylvania pols are grateful for this season.

Campaigns & Elections

What October surprises could derail Pennsylvania’s biggest political runs?

City & State imagines what unexpected events could turn some of this year’s campaigns upside down.

Campaigns & Elections

Zodiac bares grisly predictions for Pennsylvania pols this November

We looked into what astrology can (maybe) tell us about Pennsylvania’s midterm elections.

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Waiting in Vain

People have been waiting more than 50 years for many projects to come to light.

Campaigns & Elections

Fetterman vs. Oz: A Tale of the Tape

In the race for U.S. Senate, you can't argue with the stats.

Agriculture

Introducing City & State’s Female Farmers’ Almanac

Meet the women of Pennsylvania offering useful information for city and country folk.

Analysis

Here is your Assembly Age-Appropriate Analysis

This generational breakdown of the state legislature is one for the ages.

News & Politics

Oz launches ‘Fetterman Basement Tracker’ as social media attacks intensify

Social media is playing an important role in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

LGBTQ+

Here is your Pride parade starter pack

First time at the festivities? We’ve got everything you need.