Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion
Binion spoke with City & State about the ups and downs of affordable housing ahead of the Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania Summit.
Interviews & Profiles
The CSPA Q&A: State Sen. Frank Farry
The Pennsylvania Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee chair spoke with City & State about what to expect at the Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania Summit.
Philadelphia
From on-deck to down-ballot: A history of PA ballplayers-turned-politicos
Meet the baseball players who executed the shift to politics
Business
Black Tech Nation Ventures vows to help startups with marginalized founders thrive after closing $50 million inaugural fund
There’s also a goal to bring companies to Pittsburgh, cofounder Kelauni Jasmyn told Technical.ly
Capitol Beat
Home Improvement, Season 2: Democrats highlight demand for Whole Home Repairs
Lawmakers call for greater investment in home repairs ahead of Gov. Shapiro’s budget address
Energy
CNX becomes first natural gas firm to self-report air quality data in PA
The company has begun publishing air quality data from two well sites – one in Washington County and the other in Greene County – as part of a partnership with the Shapiro administration
News & Politics
Innamorato, Zappala find victory in Allegheny County
Innamorato is the first woman ever elected Allegheny County executive.
Special Reports
The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub
With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.
News & Politics
In letter to Biden, PA mayors push president to act on immigration
Six mayors from across the state are calling on Biden to take executive action on immigration.
Pittsburgh
Unless states act soon, the ‘AI rich’ will ‘only get richer’
A $62.7 million grant is going to a coalition of universities, philanthropic organizations and companies in southwestern Pennsylvania to increase workforce training in robotics and AI
Business
Steel city startups are set to send new tech to the moon
Local and state officials want to play a key part in the future of America’s space exploration
Criminal Justice
Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board sued – by one of its own
Allegheny County Councilmember Bethany Hallam is demanding fellow board members attend meetings rather than send a surrogate
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News & Politics
The Jan. 6 criminal case tracker
An in-depth chronicling of the ever-growing number of Pennsylvanians charged and convicted of crimes committed during the 2021 insurrection.
News & Politics
Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie
Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.
Health Care
The CSPA Q&A: Allegheny County Human Services Director Erin Dalton
Dalton spoke with City & State about the challenges facing the county’s vulnerable populations ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit.
Events
The CSPA Q&A: State Rep. Arvind Venkat
The freshman lawmaker – and emergency room physician – spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit
Events
The CSPA Q&A: House Health Committee Chair Dan Frankel
The Allegheny County Democrat spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit
Transportation
A brief history of havoc on Pennsylvania’s highways
City & State looks at some of the most memorable highway incidents over the last 10 years.
News & Politics
The next stage in the fight against antisemitism
As the Tree of Life trial begins almost five years after the deadly shooting, protective measures for Jews in Pennsylvania are still a work in progress.
Capitol Beat
5 things we know, post-primary edition
Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.
