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Harrison Cann

Philadelphia

Policy

Philadelphia’s $6.2 billion budget – by the numbers

City Council gave initial approval to the budget Thursday, setting the stage for final approval of the term-limited mayor’s eighth and final budget.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Chad Dion Lassiter

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Executive Director, who will be a panelist at City & State’s 3rd Annual Diversity Summit, talks about how DEI can impact individual companies and the economy at all levels.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Delaware County DEI Director Lauren Footman

We spoke with Delaware County’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who will be moderating at City & State’s 3rd Annual Diversity Summit

Criminal Justice

Policy

Bills combating porch pirates and unknown AirTags advance out of Senate committee

The state Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills Tuesday morning.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Sex abuse victims call on state Senate to pass statute of limitations reforms

State Rep. Mark Rozzi and victims from the Amish and Mennonite communities recounted their abuse experiences outside the state Capitol Monday.

Technology

Policy

Experts: Pennsylvania missed identifying thousands of unserved internet areas

The Broadband Development Authority could cause the state to lose out on millions in federal funding by failing to identify broadband needs.

Personality

Personality

Shapiro’s first four months ‘by the numbers’

Here are the governor’s biggest moments from his short time in office.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance

The Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor met privately with Gov. Josh Shapiro before speaking to the press.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

How Cherelle Parker’s ‘village’ made a path to victory

The Democratic mayoral primary victor’s ability to hold a majority of the Black vote throughout Philadelphia propelled her to victory

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Cherelle Parker wins historic Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary

The former City Councilmember is on track to become the city’s 100th mayor and its first female leader.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Philadelphia’s leading mayoral candidates cast their ballots in person

Jeff Brown, Allan Domb and Rebecca Rhynhart crossed paths at their polling place this morning

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Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

What Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker and Rebecca Rhynhart said about being Philadelphia’s first woman mayor

Three of the leading mayoral candidates speak about how their victories would be historic for the City of Philadelphia

Environment

Policy

Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020

The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Jeff Brown wants to make Philadelphia his business

The fourth-generation grocer is playing the role of political outsider in the Democratic field of candidates.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Ed Rendell is endorsing Rebecca Rhynhart in Philly mayor’s race

The former mayor and governor joins the list of former mayors to back Rhynhart.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Derek Green endorses Cherelle Parker in Philadelphia mayor’s race

Parker continues to rack up endorsements from Black lawmakers and local leaders.

News & Politics

Policy

State House gets closer to realizing mail-in ballot and pre-canvassing reforms

The bill that would allow more time for elections officials to count mail-in ballots now heads to the House chamber for a vote.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with CNN’s Jake Tapper

The Philly native talks about his decade on CNN and Pennsylvania’s role in the 2024 presidential election.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

‘The kids are not OK’: Helen Gym’s big plans for Philly center around the youth

The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council is hoping to be the first female mayor in the city’s history.

News & Politics

Policy

Is Pennsylvania any closer to having legal weed?

The commonwealth continues to lag behind its neighbors in cashing in on legalized recreational marijuana.