Opinion: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it

The pace at which 76 Place is pushing through is needlessly hurried and Philadelphians deserve answers.

• By Ben Waxman
• April 11, 2023

Larry Shifflet, Tony Williams and others talk infrastructure, transportation and the built environment

State and local leaders came together for a full-day summit focused on rebuilding Pennsylvania.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 3, 2023

Mayors fret over the possibility of ARPA fund clawbacks

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti said the city is using ARPA money to help certain businesses raise workers’ pay.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• January 23, 2023

SEPTA signs agreement to make it easier for minority-owned businesses to work with the transit system

Philly and Chicago have signed an agreement that would allow small and minority-owned businesses to work for both agencies under one certification.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• January 10, 2023

Ag Secretary Russell Redding tells Pennsylvanians to shop local this Thanksgiving

Redding is encouraging Pennsylvanians to buy local farm products as they plan for Thanksgiving meals this year.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• November 23, 2022

Wolf signs $2 billion tax credit package that boosts natural gas industry

The bill was negotiated behind closed doors and drew ire from both sides of the aisle.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• November 3, 2022

City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)

As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.

• By Harrison Cann
• October 18, 2022

Legal challenges to RGGI are keeping millions in carbon allowances from flowing to Pennsylvania

According to a September report, the third carbon-allowance auction of 2022 generated more than $301 million in revenue for reinvestment.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• October 7, 2022

Coffee shops have become the most buzzworthy unionizing battleground

City & State explores what’s behind the worker-led drive to unionize at Starbucks and similar places in Pennsylvania.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 9, 2022

City & State investigates: How local governments are handling a threat they can’t even see

The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems.

• By Harrison Cann
• July 28, 2022

Sixers unveil plans for new Center City arena to mixed reactions from fans and local officials

The proposed $1.3 billion facility would require demolishing one block of the Fashion District on Market East.

• By Harrison Cann
• July 21, 2022

Susan Wild, Commerce Secretary Raimondo call for boosting American manufacturing of semiconductors

Wild, Raimondo emphasized the importance of passing the Bipartisan Innovation Act to improve the nation’s competitiveness

• By Harrison Cann
• July 13, 2022

If the shoe fits: Reimagining our Law Power 100 firms as anything but a white shoe

A less straitlaced guide for well-heeled lawyers and their firms.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 30, 2022

House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging

‘The act of price gouging is unpatriotic and it needs to be called out,’ said one lawmaker

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• June 24, 2022

Philadelphia’s $5.8 billion budget by the numbers

Final approval of the city’s budget includes increased spending for police, anti-violence programs and property tax relief

• By Harrison Cann
• June 23, 2022

GOP advances efforts to privatize liquor system via constitutional amendment

Mihalek’s proposal would allow voters to decide on replacing the state-run system.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 9, 2022

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

• By Harrison Cann
• June 7, 2022

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 6, 2022

PHL fliers can now donate directly to Ukraine relief efforts

OTG has collaborated with UNICEF to provide donation options on its mobile ordering technology at airport businesses.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 4, 2022

Latest liquor privatization proposal would ask for voter input

• By Harrison Cann
• January 24, 2022