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Revolutionary War figures from Pennsylvania have always held a prominent place in the commonwealth's consciousness; names like Franklin, Bainbridge, Biddle, Dickinson and Rittenhouse are celebrated to this day for their roles in securing the colonies’ right to become the United States of America. But there is a group of lesser-known Pennsylvania luminaries deserving of just as m...

Summer is nearly here, which means the state’s annual June 30 budget deadline is nearly here, too. With negotiations expected to intensify over the next several weeks as the state’s fiscal year reaches a close, City & State examines some of the key questions looming over this year’s budget cycle. 

Will Pennsylvania’s budget be on time?

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Before I ever ran for office, I spent years at the bedside of Pennsylvanians as a nurse. From maternity care to hospice, our health systems play an integral role across our whole lives. But for our seniors, that system is on the verge of collapse.

We all know that Pennsylvania has an older population compared to other states, and we’re getting older. Rural hospitals a...

President Donald Trump’s administration took action in late April to reclassify cannabis for medical use from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that could loosen restrictions on cannabis businesses a...

What do you call a livestream for a falcon hatching? A bird feed. 

The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Department of Environmental Protection broadcast its annual peregrine falcon banding ceremony from the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg. Not only did the nesting program welcome three young falcons, but the Carson Building also hosted its