In York, Walz says election is an opportunity to ‘chart the new way forward’

Walz was joined by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman to campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• October 2, 2024

Ask The Experts: Youth Voter Engagement

City & State talks with Pennsylvania political leaders about how they’re connecting with young voters in 2024.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• October 2, 2024

10 takeaways from AARP’s latest Pennsylvania poll

Harris leads Trump by 2 points in the commonwealth, while Trump holds an 8-point advantage among older voters

• By Justin Sweitzer
• October 1, 2024

PA candidates are all over the map on their immigration stances

City & State looks at where the candidates in the commonwealth’s closest races stand on this key issue.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• October 1, 2024

Decision 2024: The attorney general race

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican David Sunday face off in the race for the state’s top legal office

• By City & State
• October 1, 2024

4 takeaways from first congressional hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler

The task force questioned law enforcement officials on security protocols leading up to the July 13 Trump rally.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 27, 2024

Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh

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

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 25, 2024

The Forward Party’s Eric Settle makes the case for an ‘independent’ attorney general in PA

November’s election could also set the stage for the centrist party to grow in the commonwealth.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 17, 2024

Four For Friday: Post-Debate Edition

• By Hilary Danailova
• September 13, 2024

Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan

The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 12, 2024

Four for Friday: What to expect from Philadelphia City Council

Council members returned to City Hall for legislative session Thursday

• By Harrison Cann
• September 6, 2024

Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick

The Guardian Civic League endorsed Casey Friday in Philadelphia

• By Harrison Cann
• August 30, 2024

In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps

With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 26, 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

Trip Advisor: legislative edition

A look into some of the more interesting itineraries of PA lawmakers in 2023.

• By City & State
• August 2, 2024

PA teacher Marc Fogel left out of U.S.-Russia prisoner swap

Since being unjustly imprisoned in Russia in August 2021, the Pennsylvania teacher remains behind bars there.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 1, 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