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Maintenance staff and waste disposal crews clean up after police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 10, 2024. Maintenance staff and waste disposal crews clean up after police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 10, 2024.

What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding

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What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding

Maintenance staff and waste disposal crews clean up after police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 10, 2024.

Cuts to federal funding and research puts Penn in a precarious position

  • By Harrison Cann
  • March 21, 2025
PoliticsShow All

Philadelphia

‘Under Pressure’: American democracy’s future gets debated in its birthplace

TED Talks kick off Philadelphia’s celebration of its role in America’s 250-year-old democracy.

  • By Hilary Danailova

U.S. Congress

Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress

Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

News & Politics

7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025

Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

News & Politics

The Philadelphia Eagles could land at the White House after all

President Trump said Tuesday an invitation would be issued to the team

  • By Harrison Cann
PolicyShow All

Technology

Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results

The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Education

Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic

From kindergarten laptops to college takeout preferences, changes have been the only constant.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Capitol Beat

Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House

The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Health Care

Fallout: Five years after the pandemic, PA health care is still absorbing impact

Five people who helped steer Pennsylvania’s health response to the pandemic reflect on those early days of crisis – and what we’ve learned for next time.

  • By Hilary Danailova
PersonalityShow All

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

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Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

  • By City & State

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

  • By City & State

Events

Roll Call

The City & State Black Trailblazers in pictures

  • By City & State
Events CalendarShow All
Mar 25, 6:30 pm ET
Live Event
2025 Above & Beyond Awards
 
Apr 22, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2025 Pennsylvania Energy Summit
 
Apr 29, 6:30 pm ET
Live Event
2025 Pennsylvania Power 100
 
Mar 13, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2025 SDBs and Government Procurement Summit
 
Apr 29, 6:30 pm ET
Live Event
2025 Pennsylvania Power 100
 
Mar 13, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2025 SDBs and Government Procurement Summit
 
Mar 25, 6:30 pm ET
Live Event
2025 Above & Beyond Awards
 
Apr 22, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2025 Pennsylvania Energy Summit
 
Apr 29, 6:30 pm ET
Live Event
2025 Pennsylvania Power 100
 
Mar 13, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2025 SDBs and Government Procurement Summit
 
Mar 25, 6:30 pm ET
Live Event
2025 Above & Beyond Awards
 
Apr 22, 8:30 am ET
Live Event
2025 Pennsylvania Energy Summit
 
Power ListsShow All

Trailblazers

The CSPA 2025 Black Trailblazers

Meet the difference-makers in politics, policy and beyond.

  • By Whitney Roberts

Who's Who

The CSPA 2025 Government Relations 100

In Harrisburg and beyond, these are the commonwealth’s most effective advocates

  • By Hilary Danailova

Power List

The CSPA 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100

Meet the women who are powering change throughout the commonwealth

  • By Hilary Danailova

Honors

The 2024 Impact Awards

Meet the Pennsylvanians transforming their communities and the commonwealth for the greater good.

  • By Hilary Danailova
OpinionShow All

Capitol Beat

Opinion: Paid leave for Pennsylvanians is an opportunity to put politics aside

A bipartisan duo makes the case for the General Assembly to pass the Family Care Act.

  • By Natalie Mihalek and Jennifer O’Mara

Criminal Justice

Opinion: Investing in public defenders is essential for justice to be served

Providing additional resources to represent indigent people is a cost-effective way to improve lives and communities.

  • By Julia Burke

Opinion

Opinion: Why U.S. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick must vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr.

The body of evidence is overwhelming: To confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead our nation’s Health & Human Services Department is to condemn our citizens to a world of harm.

  • By Tarik Khan

Opinion

Biden’s farewell address shows how much was accomplished, how much is left to do

President Joe Biden’s final speech to the nation underscored the transformative nature of his presidency.

  • By Teresa M. Lundy
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