Where to find chip thrills in Pennsylvania
Where to find chip thrills in Pennsylvania
A bite-sized look at the state's rich history in the snack space
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Capitol Beat
Gov. Shapiro vows to use ‘every tool’ to stop ICE facilities from coming to Pennsylvania
The governor said ICE facilities proposed for Berks and Schuylkill counties will stretch resources in local communities.
Campaigns & Elections
Quinnipiac Poll: Shapiro leading Garrity, showing weakness for potential prez run
A plurality of Pennsylvania voters believe Shapiro wouldn’t make a good president despite positive reviews for his time as governor.
News & Politics
What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections
Several seats in the state House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the next few months.
Politics
Capitol offenders: Efforts ramp up to bar pols from stock trading
Members of Congress have long profited from being able to trade on information the public doesn’t have access to – but a coalition of stakeholders may be on the verge of evening the playing field.
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Education
Advocates push to upgrade civics education standards
As the semiquincentennial commences, legislators, educators and nonprofit organizations are trying to seize the momentum to spotlight the subject.
Capitol Beat
‘Crisis mode’: Gov. Josh Shapiro outlines severity of PA bird flu surge
More than 7.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have been affected so far.
Education
New documentary focuses on plight of early childhood educators in PA
“The Hands That Shape Tomorrow,” directed by Emmy-winner Kyra Knox, shows the positive impact of a guaranteed income initiative program on teachers – and the fallout when it ends.
Artificial Intelligence
5 takeaways from new state government report on AI
The report outlines a series of recommendations for AI use and adoption.
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Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Politics
The City & State Q&A: Kristen Welker
The longtime journalist and host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” weighs in on the merits of growing up Philly, landing interviews and what to watch for in the midterms and in 2028.
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Trailblazers
The City & State 2026 Black Trailblazers
Meet Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and accomplished African Americans, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
Who's Who
The 2026 CSPA Government Relations honorees
Meet the professionals who connect lawmakers, organizations and communities.
Trailblazers
The 2025 CSPA Infrastructure honorees
Meet the Pennsylvanians creating and fortifying the state’s built environment, from skyscrapers to sustainable water.
Honors
The City & State 2025 Impact honorees
From healthcare to construction, these are the Pennsylvanians making an outsized impact in both their professions and their communities.
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Politics
New legislation can ensure a safe cannabis framework for Pennsylvania
An op-ed explains how a state Senate bill will protect consumers, support law-abiding businesses, restore public trust, and build a strong regulatory system to protect Pennsylvanians.
Politics
For the greater good, federal funding must be restored to permanent supportive housing efforts
Changes to federal homeless assistance funding are jeopardizing access to permanent housing for housing-insecure individuals and families in Pennsylvania and across the country.
Politics
Any changes to state gaming tax structure must factor in casino jobs
An op-ed by a former deputy secretary at the Department of Community and Economic Development details the importance of both stabilizing industry employment and taxing skill games.
Politics
Before rehabbing Philly school buildings, we must rework the Separations Act
Without updating the century-old legislation dictating how work is done, the much-needed construction projects will be unnecessarily hindered and expensive.
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