Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer
The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble
What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care
News & Politics
Politics
Philly school staff strike could begin Saturday
Nearly 2,000 cafeteria workers and climate staff, members of Unite Here Local 634, are seeking a new contract
News & Politics
Politics
The City & State Election 2023 Preview
Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November
News & Politics
Politics
Philadelphia judge dismisses all charges against police officer Mark Dial
A Philadelphia judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors had not presented evidence that Dial had committed a crime when fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry in August
News & Politics
Politics
PA senators call on Bob Menendez to resign
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman are in the vanguard of Democrats seeking to get their colleague to step down
Capitol Beat
Personality
Q&A with PA Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer Ben Kirshner
The head of the state’s newest office speaks on efforts to bring businesses to the commonwealth
Jobs
Personality
A Q&A with L&I Secretary Nancy Walker
City & State speaks with Walker on workforce challenges across the state
Special Reports
Personality
A Q&A with state Rep. Jason Dawkins
The chair of the House Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce priorities
Special Reports
Policy
The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub
With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.
Special Reports
Policy
Alternatives to college are creating a new career pipeline
An increasing number of substitutes for four-year colleges are preparing students for well-paying, in-demand careers.
Healthcare
Policy
Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit welcomes the region’s top healthcare experts and officials
The summit’s panels focused on elder care, innovations in primary care delivery and more
News & Politics
Politics
Penn Hillel vandalized as campus prepares for controversial Palestinian festival
Several speakers scheduled for this weekend’s event have been accused of antisemitism
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Pennsylvania to enact automatic voter registration at DMV
The commonwealth joins nearly two dozen other states in automatically registering voters
Healthcare
Personality
Q&A with state Rep. Rick Krajewski
A keynote speaker at the Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit previews the event and his policy priorities
Nonprofits
Politics
Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns
Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor
Gun Control
Policy
Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban
The Democratic congresswoman met with gun control and public school advocates in Philadelphia Thursday
News & Politics
Politics
Internal document sounds the alarm for Democrats in Bucks County Commissioners race
A polling memo expresses concerns with voter registration and fundraising numbers for Democrats in the county
Education
Personality