Four For Friday: Post-Debate Edition

• By Hilary Danailova
• September 13, 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC

The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 21, 2024

PA pols make their presence felt at DNC

Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 20, 2024

3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance

Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 19, 2024

Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuts to raucous crowd in Philadelphia

Gov. Shapiro welcomed the Harris-Walz ticket despite getting passed over as a vice presidential nominee

• By Harrison Cann
• August 6, 2024

GOP VP candidate J.D. Vance rallies in South Philly ahead of Dem event

The event focused on everything from the opioid epidemic’s effect on Pennsylvanians to newly named Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s potential impact on the race.

• By Greg Salisbury
• August 6, 2024

6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania

The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2024

Four for Friday: How a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro ticket would fare in Pennsylvania

Harris’ entrance as the Democratic nominee could have a large impact on the commonwealth’s preferences

• By Harrison Cann
• July 26, 2024

Shapiro’s stance on school vouchers comes under focus amid VP speculation

A new letter raises concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for vouchers, prompting others to rush to his defense.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 25, 2024

4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes

The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 22, 2024

Opinion: With Biden out, Kamala Harris can make history with her own VP pick

By picking a woman as her running mate, the current vice president and potential Democratic presidential nominee should pick Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a truly ceiling-shattering ticket.

• By Tom Allon
• July 21, 2024

Pennsylvania politicians react to President Biden campaign exit

The decision by the president shakes the battleground state’s political landscape and denizens.

• By Greg Salisbury
• July 21, 2024

Opinion: The Biden intervention

City & State’s founder imagines a scenario where the president gets told the truth about the election and what he needs to do to save the country.

• By Tom Allon
• July 18, 2024

Opinion: Let’s clear the air on politics and Parkinson’s

Take it from one who knows first-hand: Being diagnosed with the disease and being fully committed to a career – even at the presidential level – are not mutually exclusive.

• By Ed Rendell
• July 15, 2024

A guide to Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional race

State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie will go up against U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November

• By Harrison Cann
• June 18, 2024

A guide to Pennsylvania’s auditor general race

Republican Tim DeFoor and Democrat Malcolm Kenyatta face off in the race for the state’s top fiscal watchdog

• By Harrison Cann
• May 20, 2024

Janelle Stelson wins PA-10 Democratic primary

Stelson will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 23, 2024

Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday will battle for Attorney General in November

DePasquale, a Democrat, and Sunday, a Republican, lapped their respective fields on Tuesday to set up the general election battle.

• By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
• April 23, 2024

Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general

The Philadelphia state Rep. is the first openly LGBTQ candidate nominated for a state row office

• By Harrison Cann
• April 23, 2024

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
• April 23, 2024