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A sustainability-focused VC founder just took over Penn’s board of trustees
Five things to know about Ramanan Raghavendran, a University of Pennsylvania alumnus who cofounded investment firm Amasia.
Capitol Beat
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Midstate PA Senate seats draw attention from Democrats and Republicans alike
Republicans John DiSanto and Mike Regan both say they won’t run for reelection in 2024.
Cherelle Parker
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Sign truck drives around inauguration, thanks Mayor Parker for support of Israel
The digital billboard mirrors one seen outside Pennsylvania Society last month thanking John Fetterman
Cherelle Parker
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Cherelle Parker sworn in as Philadelphia Mayor
Philadelphia kicks off 2024 by welcoming its 100th and first female mayor
Philadelphia City Council
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Kenyatta Johnson elected president of new-look Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Council welcomed a diverse group of first-term lawmakers and new leadership
News & Politics
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Our picks for stories of the year
City & State’s most popular stories and what they mean to our coverage
News & Politics
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Where 2023 storylines stand going into the New Year
City & State revisits ‘What’s in and What’s out in 2023’ to see where the issues stand at the end of December
Capitol Beat
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Keeping count of the candidates running for Pennsylvania auditor general in 2024
Democratic candidate Malcolm Kenyatta earned a historic endorsement this weekend
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City & State’s Year in Review
Remembering the remarkable events and people from a landmark year.
News & Politics
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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
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Parker announces picks for chief of staff and deputy mayors
Tiffany Thurman joins campaign veterans Sinceré Harris and Aren Platt in the Parker administration
Capitol Beat
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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.
Capitol Beat
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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
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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.
Philadelphia
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Changing of the guard in Philadelphia
Just weeks before historic changes sweep through the ranks of Philadelphia City Hall, top priorities are becoming clearer.
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GOP Senate candidate McCormick unveils China policy during Philadelphia speech
McCormick said Democrats ‘have gotten China wrong for more than two decades’
Philadelphia
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Penn President Liz Magill facing growing calls to resign
Magill’s testimony in front of Congress – and her response to antisemitic rhetoric – sparked outcry from local and national leaders
Ethics
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Pa. Supreme Court will consider whether officials’ Facebook posts are public records
A Crawford County lawyer sought school board members’ posts about an LGBTQ+ book display
Capitol Beat
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Austin Davis elected vice chair of Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was elected as chair of the organization.
Interviews & Profiles
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