Capitol Beat

Politics

Shapiro weighs in on Trump indictment: ‘Our democracy survived’

The governor addressed the former president’s latest charges during a visit to Northeast Philadelphia

News & Politics

Personality

Leslie Richards on aging transportation systems in an ever-changing transit world

SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards discusses modernization, federal funding and adjusting to a new commuter world

Infrastructure

Policy

Federal dollars, forward progress: How transportation and transit projects are picking up speed

Pennsylvania leaders are preparing to take full advantage of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus

What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: State Rep. Arvind Venkat

The freshman lawmaker – and emergency room physician – spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: House Health Committee Chair Dan Frankel

The Allegheny County Democrat spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

A Q&A with former congressman Charlie Dent

The former congressman spoke on the state of the Republican Party and what could happen in 2024

Philadelphia

Politics

Donald Trump speech caps dramatic first day of Moms for Liberty summit

The former president was one of three Republican presidential candidates to speak at the controversial group’s national convention on Friday.

Philadelphia

Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brings his presidential pitch to Philadelphia

The Republican presidential candidate spoke at the Moms for Liberty summit Friday morning

Technology

Policy

Pennsylvania to receive nearly $1.2 billion in federal funding for broadband development

President Biden announced allocations for the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment grant program Monday

Philadelphia

Politics

As Moms for Liberty comes to Philly, tensions run high

The self-described parental rights organization is holding its annual conference in the Cradle of Liberty this weekend.

Philadelphia

Personality

A Q&A with Sinceré Harris

A one-on-one conversation with Cherelle Parker’s campaign manager on what Democrats can learn from the historic primary win

Transportation

Policy

I-95 collapse spotlights issues with road and bridge funding

Numerous factors are complicating the road ahead for the state’s gas tax.

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.