A work stoppage will impact city services from the sanitation and water departments to swimming pools and emergency services

Philadelphia’s largest blue-collar union is on the verge of putting immense pressure on Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration to resolve their contract dispute. cityandstatepa.com/politics/2025/…

It’s a new dawn for the city: Philly’s long wait for a professional women’s basketball team to come back to town is nearly over after the WNBA announced the city will be part of the league’s next expansion. Cast your vote for the best team name here: cityandstatepa.com/personality/20…

Mayor Parker said at a press conference today that the city and DC33 have resumed negotiations.

In other news, a NY-based rapper released a single titled “John Fetterman” last month. Here’s the cover in case any of you were interested:

And on the seventh day, the strike continued. cityandstatepa.com/politics/2025/…

New: State Rep. Chris Rabb is officially running in PA03 for retiring Rep. Dwight Evans seat, promising an “unapologetically progressive” campaign: inquirer.com/politics/phila…

The WNBA team name results are in: City & State’s poll shows nearly 40% of 345 respondents choosing Freedom, far above any other option. cityandstatepa.com/personality/20…

BREAKING: Philly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33 inquirer.com/politics/phila…

The last week – one full of garbage and illegal dumping overwhelming the temporary trash drop-off sites – was a frustrating time for Philadelphians across the board, and one of the biggest political challenges for the Parker admin. cityandstatepa.com/politics/2025/…

I'm in Pittsburgh for the Energy + Innovation Summit hosted by Sen. Dave McCormick. Will feature appearances from President Donald Trump, Gov. Josh Shapiro and tech + AI leaders. With the summit set to begin soon, news about AI investments in PA is already dropping.

A bill that would rescind more than $9 billion in already-approved federal funds now heads to the president’s desk. This is not a test: PA public radio stations in emergency mode after rescission vote cityandstatepa.com/policy/2025/07…

This month’s magazine, featuring the Health Care Trailblazers list and a Special Report on affordable housing! bit.ly/3IQGEMO

Our July magazine takes a look at Open Streets and if Philly has a path to permanently pedestrianized roadways ➡️

Check out our July edition and Special Report on Affordable Housing

New: Already-struggling rural hospitals could see a significant number of patients lose coverage and, with it, the revenue these hospitals rely on.

New: With housing supply unable to keep up with demand, and rents and home prices only getting higher, it’s out with the NIMBYs and in with relaxed regulations that could be a construction catalyst.  cityandstatepa.com/policy/2025/07… via City & State PA

The question for Black-owned businesses ahead of 2026 events: How can we become a key part of the economic engine? cityandstatepa.com/politics/2025/… via City & State PA

Open Street initiatives have proven to be wildly successful in cities around the world. Now, with Philadelphia’s Open Streets program expanding in just its second year, many are wondering if there’s a path to a permanent pedestrian street in Center City. cityandstatepa.com/policy/2025/07…

Obstacles to increasing the number of units available, including restrictive zoning, prolonged permitting processes – combined with a lack of new construction – have put the commonwealth in a precarious position. cityandstatepa.com/policy/2025/07…