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Decision 2024
Politics
Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday will battle for Attorney General in November
DePasquale, a Democrat, and Sunday, a Republican, lapped their respective fields on Tuesday to set up the general election battle.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general
The Philadelphia state Rep. is the first openly LGBTQ candidate nominated for a state row office
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ryan Mackenzie wins Republican primary in 7th congressional district
The GOP nominee will go up against Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election
Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Kennedy family members endorse President Joe Biden in Philadelphia
Biden stopped in Philly Thursday on the third leg of Pennsylvania trip
Technology
Policy
$204 million in federal broadband funding is on its way to Pennsylvania
The Broadband Development Authority announced Thursday the American Rescue Plan dollars will fund 53 broadband projects in 42 counties
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Primary Preview: 7th Congressional Primary
Three Republicans are battling for the chance to go up against incumbent U.S. Rep. Susan Wild
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Unpacking the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania auditor general
Democrats Malcolm Kenyatta and Mark Pinsley have exchanged barbs as they eye a chance to go up against GOP incumbent Tim DeFoor in the fall.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
AG Days: Who’s running for Pennsylvania attorney general?
City & State’s up-to-the-minute guide to who’s running for AG – and who’s endorsing each candidate
Cherelle Parker
Policy
Five things you may have missed from Cherelle Parker’s 100th-day announcements
The Parker administration began to offer some details on plans to address crime and gun violence
Philadelphia
Politics
Cherelle Parker details public safety plans on 100th day in office
Parker held a press conference in Kensington Thursday to highlight the administration’s priorities
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Philadelphia
Politics
Five for Friday: A look at Philadelphia’s busy week
City & State breaks down Philly news from the first week of April
Joe Biden
Policy
President Biden calls on GOP to extend funding for affordable internet program
The Affordable Connectivity Program serves more than 763,000 Pennsylvanians
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Philadelphia officials open first of 10 new election offices in Philadelphia
All new election offices are set to be operational by the November election
Philadelphia
Policy
Gov. Shapiro touts $50M proposal for home repairs program in Philadelphia
Lawmakers said demand for the Whole-Homes Repair Program far outweighs current funding
Philadelphia
Personality
Philadelphia’s pitch for a WNBA team – and how 76 Place could factor in
Philly remains the largest city in the nation without a WNBA franchise
Criminal Justice
Policy
Philadelphia is No. 2 in exonerations nationwide
The city accounted for nearly 10% of U.S. exonerations in 2023
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Harrisburg storylines you may have missed
City & State breaks down five moves that shaped policy discussion this week
Law Enforcement
Policy
Philadelphia City Council bans skill game machines within city businesses, giving exceptions to bars and restaurants
Legislation banning the unregulated video gaming terminals was unanimously approved
Agriculture
Politics