U.S. Congress

Policy

With only three weeks to go, lawmakers weigh ways to save federal internet subsidy

Congress is exploring several options to fund it. All face long odds of success despite widespread and bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

News & Politics

Politics

Campus protests foment fault lines between Democratic lawmakers in PA

Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have further exposed officials’ thoughts on the Israel-Hamas conflict

  • By Harrison Cann

Technology

Policy

What contenders in the $500M Tech Hubs race can learn from the past

Philadelphia is one of the contenders for federal advanced technology investment. A decade ago, a similar program had “no measurable benefit.”

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ryan Mackenzie wins Republican primary in 7th congressional district

The GOP nominee will go up against Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November

  • By Harrison Cann

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election

Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November

  • By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Congressional cash: A look at fundraising in four of PA’s congressional districts

City & State takes a look at the candidates with a financial advantage heading into April 23.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Straw poll from Pennsylvania Leadership Conference offers early look at future GOP nominees

The annual conservative conference concluded after three days of speakers and panels

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Technology

Policy

How Philadelphia plans to spend $80M in EDA Tech Hub funding

A consortium of over 100 regional organizations outlined how the "precision medicine" hub would operate

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Joe Biden

Policy

President Biden calls on GOP to extend funding for affordable internet program

The Affordable Connectivity Program serves more than 763,000 Pennsylvanians

  • By Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

Polling memo shows Stelson with 20-point lead in PA-10 Democratic primary

However, the poll shows that 31% of voters are still undecided.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

U.S. Congress

Policy

John Fetterman introduces federal Whole-Home Repairs legislation

The bipartisan bill mirrors the home improvement bill passed in Pennsylvania in 2022

  • By Harrison Cann

Philadelphia

Policy

Pennsylvania gets $20 million to boost broadband and device accessibility

The federal grant program is part of $279 million in broadband funding distributed through the Capital Projects Fund

  • By Harrison Cann

U.S. Congress

Opinion

Opinion: Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children

A program that helps millions of families access healthy food could face a $1 billion shortfall – if Congress fails to act.

  • By Alex Baloga

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ashley Ehasz picks up Emily’s List endorsement in 1st Congressional District race

Ehasz is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in this year’s election.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Transportation

Policy

SEPTA to receive $317 million federal grant to replace Market-Frankford Line fleet

The federal funding comes amid SEPTA’s financial struggles and transit funding discussions in Harrisburg

  • By Harrison Cann

Transportation

Policy

PHL International Airport gets $20.4 million grant through bipartisan infrastructure bill

The federal grant funding will be used to make energy efficiency improvements in terminals

  • By Harrison Cann

Technology

Policy

Following PA water system cyberattack, Congress still debating course of action

While some officials want the EPA to play a stronger role, others emphasized that local systems are best suited to defend themselves.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Infrastructure

Policy

Infrastructure ‘boot camps’ help cities like Bethlehem win federal grants

The Local Infrastructure Hub has helped participating cities win millions of dollars to address pressing needs in transportation, climate, flood mitigation, rails, broadband and more

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

News & Politics

Politics

Eight Democrats looking to unseat Perry meet in first candidates’ forum

The candidates mostly agreed on voting, abortion rights and health care.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Philadelphia

Opinion

Federal funds are needed for Philly to become our nation’s biggest green city

Urban forestry initiatives have begun benefitting underserved communities

  • By Julie Slavet and Molly Parzen
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