News & Politics
Politics
Casey, Fetterman skeptical of $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel
Fetterman vowed to use his position and platform to block the sale.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Parker announces picks for chief of staff and deputy mayors
Tiffany Thurman joins campaign veterans Sinceré Harris and Aren Platt in the Parker administration
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First Read – Dec. 18, 2023
Democrats issue 2024 statewide endorsements, with one exception … Shapiro signs probation reform bill … Schmidt talks elections … and more
Philadelphia
Policy
Krasner and Street rebuke new SEPTA special prosecutor law
Act 40 would require a special prosecutor be appointed to oversee SEPTA crimes
Capitol Beat
Policy
13 things to know about the PA budget and other bills passed by lawmakers in December
Lawmakers finished 2023 by finalizing a budget and honoring Taylor Swift.
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First Read – Dec. 15, 2023
Galloway resignation brings House to 101-101 split … New Clean Slate reforms signed into law … Protestors block I-76 in Philly … and more
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Politics
Democratic state Rep. John Galloway resigns, bringing House back to 101-101 split
A special election has been scheduled to fill the 140th House District seat in February 2024.
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First Read – Dec. 13, 2023
Shapiro returns to national spotlight … Daniels deploys AI campaign calls … Penn names new interim president … and more
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA officials take stand against antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war protests
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke in Philly over the weekend, while GOP lawmakers are introducing bills to combat antisemitism.
Education
Politics
Penn Board Chair Scott Bok steps down following Liz Magill’s resignation
After months of increasing scrutiny and controversy over her response to antisemitism at the Ivy League institution, Magill’s tenure came to an end via university-wide email on Saturday.
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Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Rue Landau
City & State speaks with the first openly LGBTQ+ candidate in Philadelphia to be elected to city council
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle
The United States representative says the city of Philadelphia is at a crossroads.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton
McClinton talks her first year in office, opportunities and challenges in Philadelphia and her goals for 2024.
Philadelphia
Politics
Changing of the guard in Philadelphia
Just weeks before historic changes sweep through the ranks of Philadelphia City Hall, top priorities are becoming clearer.
Opinion
Liz Magill resigned; now comes the hard part for higher education
The now-former Penn president's exit does nothing to provide clarity on what comes next in the battle against antisemitism and for free speech.
Policy
Policy
Two recent cyberattacks on water systems highlight vulnerability of critical infrastructure
Pro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution
Politics
Politics
GOP Senate candidate McCormick unveils China policy during Philadelphia speech
McCormick said Democrats ‘have gotten China wrong for more than two decades’
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