Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pennsylvania counties to watch during the presidential election

Several commonwealth counties could indicate where the race is headed nationwide

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pennsylvania punches above its weight in the presidential pecking order

The bellwether has gotten an inordinate amount of attention and fundraising this cycle

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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

Infrastructure

Policy

Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg

The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

12 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to the presidential debate

We gather responses from politicos from around the commonwealth

Satire/Odd News

Personality

City & State’s Great Debate Watch/Don’t Watch Guide

How to watch – or not watch – Thursday’s presidential debate

News & Politics

Politics

Five for Friday: Presidential campaigns in the commonwealth

Both the major party and third party candidates are seeking to make an impression in the Keystone State

U.S. Congress

Policy

What’s next for the 23 million households no longer receiving monthly federal internet subsidy

The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money, but more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

President’s latest Philly visit focuses on Black voter engagement

Wednesday’s visit to Philly is President Joe Biden’s seventh trip to Pennsylvania this year

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Biden visits Philadelphia to energize Black voter engagement efforts

Wednesday’s visit to Philly is the president’s seventh trip to Pennsylvania this year

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

VP Harris continues Biden campaign focus on courting union voters in Philadelphia visit

The vice president addressed the SEIU a day after it elected its first Black woman president

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Kennedy family members endorse President Joe Biden in Philadelphia

Biden stopped in Philly Thursday on the third leg of Pennsylvania trip

Technology

Policy

$204 million in federal broadband funding is on its way to Pennsylvania

The Broadband Development Authority announced Thursday the American Rescue Plan dollars will fund 53 broadband projects in 42 counties

News & Politics

Politics

Five for Friday: Pennsylvania’s presidential power

Biden’s State of the Union and campaign plans have the commonwealth written all over them

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

Energy

Personality

Q&A with House Environmental Resources and Energy Chair Greg Vitali

The Delaware County Democrat spoke to City & State on the future of energy in the commonwealth

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

Business

Policy

Pennsylvania stands alone on clarifying BEAD plan

States will have to adhere to existing law to meet the $42.5 billion broadband program requirements