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Pitch perfect: The World Cup’s impact on Philadelphia
The matches held at Lincoln Financial Field are helping bring a number of the region’s expat communities to the global stage.
data centers
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new data center standards reflect new reality
The announcement underscores the year-long evolution in the governor’s approach to what has become an energy and environmental flashpoint in Pennsylvania.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat
The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement
Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Shaun Griffith
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Chris Rabb
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Sharif Street
The state Senator-turned-congressional candidate answers our questions about policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford
Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Meet the longshot in the PA-3 Democratic primary
Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday
Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin
Philadelphia
Politics
Report: Center City Philadelphia is ‘on a roll’ despite concerns with taxes, transit and homelessness
The Center City District released its annual report on Wednesday showing growth in multiple areas
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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
Philadelphia
Updated
Policy
Philadelphia City Council passes ‘ICE OUT’ legislation out of committee
Council can get the legislative package across the finish line as early as April 23
cannabis
Policy
Poll: Pennsylvanians across party lines support a regulated cannabis marketplace
A survey conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research found that 69% of likely voters support regulation and taxation of adult-use cannabis
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
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ask the Experts: Local transit leaders mind the gaps
Public transportation heads from across the state talk about how shortfalls in funding, staffing, routes and more are impacting services
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
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer
The leader of the Philly-area transit system provides an update on operations and funding issues
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia officials, labor leaders rally against ICE presence at Philadelphia International Airport
Union leaders called for the government to restore pay to TSA and get ICE out of PHL
