Law Enforcement

Policy

As PA police departments regionalize, questions arise about gains, losses

The commonwealth has more local police departments than any other state

Personality

Personality

Meet the Pennsylvania timber mills behind Louisville Slugger

Lumber mills in Galeton and Akeley fuel the iconic baseball brand.

Technology

Policy

Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results

The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House

The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Constellation says restart of Three Mile Island reactor is ahead of schedule

The leader of a regional business group said Wednesday that the effort will be an ‘economic development boon’ for the region.

Economic Development

Policy

PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade

Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.

Philadelphia

Policy

‘We have to start from scratch:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials announce Sixers arena deal

The team and Comcast Spectacor reached an agreement that backpedals on controversial Center City arena

Business

Policy

Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale

The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.

News & Politics

Policy

What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale

Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.

Philadelphia

Policy

At the buzzer: Sixers arena gets final Council approval on last day of session

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena, if passed this year, could open for the 2031 season

Philadelphia

Updated Policy

Give-and-go: Philadelphia City Council gives initial approval to amended Sixers arena deal

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation needed to begin the project by the end of this year

Philadelphia

Policy

Postponed: Philly Council delays Sixers arena vote twice, pushes vote to Thursday

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation by the end of this year.

News & Politics

Politics

Where the candidates stand: The Economy

City & State breaks down how this year’s highest-profile races are focusing on this perennially thorny issue.

Policy

Policy

Philly Mayor Parker unveils plans, legislative package for proposed 76ers arena complex

The mayor held her second town hall in a week to provide further details about how the city is approaching the next steps in redeveloping the swath of real estate that cuts across the Market East and Chinatown neighborhoods.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh

The vice president looked to draw a contrast between herself and former President Donald Trump.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Top House Republican opens probe into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant

U.S. Rep. James Comer says the House Oversight Committee will investigate ‘abuse of power’

Transportation

Policy

Philly Mayor Parker, feds mark landmark bridge reopening

The Montgomery Avenue Bridge is the first project to be completed using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds

Philadelphia

Politics

76ers arena plan OK’d by Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker despite opposition

The Sixers’s 76 Place proposal has drawn both excitement and criticism since its unveiling in 2022

Events

Personality

Energizing the economy

PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues

Housing

Policy

County officials, housing advocates upset by popular home repair program’s omission from state budget

The Whole-Home Repairs program was a budget omission after originally passing as bipartisan legislation