Campaigns & Elections
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Primary Preview: 7th Congressional Primary
Three Republicans are battling for the chance to go up against incumbent U.S. Rep. Susan Wild
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Unpacking the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania auditor general
Democrats Malcolm Kenyatta and Mark Pinsley have exchanged barbs as they eye a chance to go up against GOP incumbent Tim DeFoor in the fall.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
AG Days: Who’s running for Pennsylvania attorney general?
City & State’s up-to-the-minute guide to who’s running for AG – and who’s endorsing each candidate
Cherelle Parker
Policy
Five things you may have missed from Cherelle Parker’s 100th-day announcements
The Parker administration began to offer some details on plans to address crime and gun violence
Philadelphia
Politics
Cherelle Parker details public safety plans on 100th day in office
Parker held a press conference in Kensington Thursday to highlight the administration’s priorities
Philadelphia
Politics
Five for Friday: A look at Philadelphia’s busy week
City & State breaks down Philly news from the first week of April
Joe Biden
Policy
President Biden calls on GOP to extend funding for affordable internet program
The Affordable Connectivity Program serves more than 763,000 Pennsylvanians
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Philadelphia officials open first of 10 new election offices in Philadelphia
All new election offices are set to be operational by the November election
Philadelphia
Policy
Gov. Shapiro touts $50M proposal for home repairs program in Philadelphia
Lawmakers said demand for the Whole-Home Repairs Program far outweighs current funding
Philadelphia
Personality
Philadelphia’s pitch for a WNBA team – and how 76 Place could factor in
Philly remains the largest city in the nation without a WNBA franchise
Criminal Justice
Policy
Philadelphia is No. 2 in exonerations nationwide
The city accounted for nearly 10% of U.S. exonerations in 2023
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Harrisburg storylines you may have missed
City & State breaks down five moves that shaped policy discussion this week
Law Enforcement
Policy
Philadelphia City Council bans skill game machines within city businesses, giving exceptions to bars and restaurants
Legislation banning the unregulated video gaming terminals was unanimously approved
Agriculture
Politics
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers acquire HP Hood facility in Philadelphia
Gov. Shapiro said Tuesday the investment will keep 178 jobs in the community
2024 Primary
Politics
Q&A with attorney general candidate Joe Khan
The former Bucks County solicitor talks about his Philadelphia roots and efforts to protect voting rights, the environment and more
Philadelphia
Policy
Cherelle Parker’s $6.29B ‘One Philly Budget’ prioritizes public safety, quality-of-life issues
The Philadelphia mayor offered the first glimpse of what her vision for the “safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation with economic opportunity for all” might look like
Policy
Policy
Cherelle Parker’s $6.29 billion budget – by the numbers
The Philadelphia mayor is delivering her budget plan to City Council Thursday
Philadelphia
Politics
Gains in Philadelphia’s female representation still lag behind other cities
A Pew analysis found that Philadelphia City Council ranks ninth among 15 cities surveyed for their percentage of women lawmakers
2024 Primary
Politics
Q&A with attorney general candidate Jack Stollsteimer
The Delaware County District Attorney has promoted his prosecutorial experience throughout his campaign
2024 Primary
Politics