Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Admiral Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Health
The U.S. assistant secretary for health addresses the opioid crisis, PA’s COVID-19 response and more.
Healthcare
Policy
Nurses needed now: Solutions to a long-running staffing crisis have been hard to come by.
Hospitals and nursing homes hope turnover in Harrisburg means change for the struggling industry.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘Pragmatic progressive’ Maria Quiñones Sánchez on finding her niche in a crowded Philly mayor’s race
The former City Councilmember won four terms in office without support from Democratic party leaders.
Capitol Beat
Personality
March Madness is inescapable – even in the political arena
City & State defines some terminology for you ahead of the Big Dance – and puts a commonwealth twist on it.
Budget
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget by the numbers
The governor delivered his first budget address to the state Legislature Tuesday, proposing a $44.4 billion spending plan.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Philly mayoral hopefuls share their vision for the city’s arts and culture sectors during debate
Last week, candidates offered glimpses into how they would support Philadelphia’s creative and cultural economy.
Budget
Policy
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s final budget by the numbers
Kenney delivered his final budget address Thursday, offering a $6.1 billion proposal.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
From shining shoes to shaping policy, Allan Domb is planning Philadelphia's path forward
The real estate broker and former City Council member is relying on his private and public sector expertise to attract voters to his mayoral campaign.
Philadelphia
Politics
Cherelle Parker’s latest pitch: ‘Cherelle Parker wants to be Philly’s next mayor’
The former state rep, City Councilmember and now lobbyist is banking on her legislative accomplishments to propel her to victory.
News & Politics
Politics
Joanna McClinton becomes first female House Speaker after Mark Rozzi resigns
Rozzi said he was resigning because he accomplished what he wanted to do – and to make way for McClinton.
Nonprofits
Policy
How a group of nonprofits offers a nontraditional approach to stemming violence in Philadelphia.
Advocates in the arts and culture sector are calling attention to their programs as a solution to curbing the chaos.
Philadelphia
Politics
5 times Darrell Clarke clashed with Jim Kenney on policy
The longstanding Philadelphia City Council president announced Thursday he will not seek reelection.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Rebecca Rhynhart is running to be Philly’s 100th mayor – the first female to lead the city
The former city controller has made her mastery of the city’s finances a leading message throughout her campaign.
News & Politics
Politics
Fetterman checks into hospital for help with clinical depression
The U.S. Senator has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks, his office said.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Josh Shapiro calls on General Assembly to abolish the death penalty
The governor said he would grant a reprieve to any capital punishment warrant that comes across his desk.
Education
Politics
Philly’s Board of Education mayoral appointment process: A City & State analysis
Philadelphia’s school board is appointed, not elected – for better and for worse.
Capitol Beat
Personality
From Walt Wit beer to Angus beef – here are Josh Shapiro and Jim Kenney’s major Super Bowl bets
Leaders from around Philadelphia and Kansas City are making friendly wagers ahead of the big game.
U.S. Congress
Politics
PA lawmakers take to Twitter after Biden’s SOTU
Here are the best reactions from Tuesday night’s speech.
Environment
Policy
Into the wasteland: Meet the defenders of Allegheny County’s waterways
Meet the activists trying to foil a new landfill.
Satire/Odd News
