Economic Development
Policy
GOP advances efforts to privatize liquor system via constitutional amendment
Mihalek’s proposal would allow voters to decide on replacing the state-run system.
Business
Policy
In wake of South Street shooting, an existential threat to businesses
City officials and police are weighing options that ensure public safety while not hampering businesses on South Street
Economic Development
Personality
A Q&A with Zach Wilcha of the Independence Business Alliance
Wilcha, also a chamber of commerce leader, explains how Philly and the state can better support businesses within the LGBTQ community.
LGBTQ+
Personality
Here is your Pride parade starter pack
First time at the festivities? We’ve got everything you need.
Tom Wolf
Politics
Man with a ban: How Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto tally is defining his legacy
With the exception of a flurry of COVID-related vetoes in 2020, Wolf’s use of this executive power has been remarkably consistent.
Transportation
Policy
Philly officials support GOP bike lane protection bill
City and state lawmakers rode into Dilworth Park to celebrate Bike to Work Day and call for better cyclist safety measures.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The latest congressional vote counts in the commonwealth
Candidates faced off in pivotal primary races across the state on Tuesday
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who is running for governor as a Republican in 2022?
With the Republican field changing by the day, we have your guide to gubernatorial candidates seeking the Republican nomination.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Your guide to the 2022 primary challengers
City & State’s list of all current legislators facing primary opponents in May
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mailer featuring gun to head of state rep causes upheaval at a Philadelphia PAC
An attack ad targeting state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler resulted in PAC members resigning amid the fallout
News & Politics
Politics
Green Party candidates are seeking spots on the ballot for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. Senator
A guide to the Green Party ticket and some of each candidates’ top issues.
Health Care
Policy
Pennsylvania is feeling the pressure of neighboring states’ passage of adult-use marijuana
What a move to greener pastures might look like.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Session Superlatives
We’re turning the State Capitol into Harrisburg High to see who would get honored in City & State’s yearbook.
Education
Politics
Fair funding fallout
A look back at the state’s education funding trial and where the General Assembly can go from here.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New report takes stock of Muslim voter participation in Pennsylvania
The Muslim American nonprofit Emgage is working to get the community more involved in politics.
Environment
Policy
Pennsylvania set to publish final carbon pricing regulation
The commonwealth would become the first major fossil fuel-producing state to enter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Philadelphia
Policy
The tracks of our tiers: sorting out Philadelphia’s masking policies
Where masks are required and where they’re not
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with State Rep. Summer Lee
This Pittsburgh community organizer is hoping to make the jump from state representative to congresswoman.
Personality
Personality
Pittsburgh’s Easter eggs: historic sites and outdoor adventures hidden in plain sight
Politicos share their favorite secret spaces considered hidden gems in the Steel City.
News & Politics
Politics