Harrison Cann

4 days ago | cityandstatepa.com | Harrison Cann

June 24, 2025 11:20 AM ET Transportation Budget Policy The roads less traveled still rely on public transportation. All the transit talk in Harrisburg has been focused on the commonwealth’s two biggest cities – Philadelphia and Pittsburgh – and the need for state funding to support their public transit systems. But, as many transit advocates have pointed out during rallies, there are public transit systems in all 67 counties in the commonwealth.

1 week ago | cityandstatepa.com | Harrison Cann

The transit talk isn’t turning back after Tuesday. A day after the Democrat-led state House passed a transportation funding bill that would boost public transit as well as road and bridge funding, officials were once again joined by transit riders and advocates at a rally to shine a spotlight on the significance of transit, particularly in the Southeast. On Tuesday, state Rep. Ed Neilson’s House Bill 1364 passed by a margin of 107-96. The public transit proposal would mirror Gov.

1 week ago | cityandstatepa.com | Harrison Cann

The “No Kings” protests that took place on Saturday appear to have claimed the crown for the most-attended day of rallies in recent history. From large demonstrations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to several other street-packing protests across the commonwealth, the events in Pennsylvania were among nearly 2,000 demonstrations occurring nationwide.

2 weeks ago | cityandstatepa.com | Harrison Cann

Philadelphia City Council approved budget legislation Thursday, moving Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.82 billion spending plan and several priorities across the finish line. The big-ticket item in this year’s budget – one that drew out private and public negotiations – was Parker’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative, a $2 billion plan focused on creating and preserving 30,000 units of housing, backed by a massive bond.

3 weeks ago | cityandstatepa.com | Harrison Cann

Philadelphia City Council gave initial approval to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.8 billion city budget after several hours of negotiations that began Wednesday and didn’t end until Thursday evening. Despite the prolonged closed-door negotiations, Councilmembers largely agreed to Parker’s initial proposals and are set to give final approval to the spending package on June 12. If you couldn’t keep up with all the goings-on, we’ve got you covered.