Interviews & Profiles
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Christine Todd Whitman
The longtime GOP stalwart is co-chairing a new political party looking to provide a way forward for American voters and politicians.
Capitol Beat
Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’
The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.
Energy
Tim Ryan talks natural gas policy and the need for ‘radical pragmatism’
The former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future leadership council spoke with City & State during a recent visit to Pittsburgh.
Interviews & Profiles
Jeff Brown wants to make Philadelphia his business
The fourth-generation grocer is playing the role of political outsider in the Democratic field of candidates.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with CNN’s Jake Tapper
The Philly native talks about his decade on CNN and Pennsylvania’s role in the 2024 presidential election.
Interviews & Profiles
‘The kids are not OK’: Helen Gym’s big plans for Philly center around the youth
The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council is hoping to be the first female mayor in the city’s history.
News & Politics
A Q&A with Chris Deluzio, one of Pennsylvania’s newest members of Congress
The Democrat talks with City & State about his first few months in office, the looming debt limit debate and labor relations in Pittsburgh.
Interviews & Profiles
Derek Green has a family-focused approach to running for mayor of Philadelphia
The former City Councilmember says his parenting and political experience drives his campaign for the city’s 100th mayor.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Admiral Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Health
The U.S. assistant secretary for health addresses the opioid crisis, PA’s COVID-19 response and more.
Entertainment
Women who inspire: history lessons from Pennsylvania politicos
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, female leaders from across the state share who they’ve admired.
Interviews & Profiles
‘Pragmatic progressive’ Maria Quiñones Sánchez on finding her niche in a crowded Philly mayor’s race
The former City Councilmember won four terms in office without support from Democratic party leaders.
News & Politics
Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
The Republican congressman talked about bipartisanship, spy balloons and how to reform Washington.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Rebecca Rhynhart is running to be Philly’s 100th mayor – the first female to lead the city
The former city controller has made her mastery of the city’s finances a leading message throughout her campaign.
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News & Politics
A Q&A with state Sen. Sharif Street
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair discussed constitutional amendments in Harrisburg and much more.
Personality
The making of K. Leroy Irvis, the nation’s first Black speaker of the House
His legacy lives on as the architect of important programs – and as a consensus builder who united the chamber in trying times.
News & Politics
A Q&A with Allegheny County’s Rich Fitzgerald
The term-limited county executive goes over his last 12 years in office – and what’s next for him.
Congress
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Susan Wild
She discusses her narrow victory, her priorities for the new term and working across the aisle.
Interviews & Profiles
Dana Brown is elevating women’s voices in politics, one student at a time
The head of Chatham University’s Center for Women and Politics took a shell of an operation and gave it life.
Interviews & Profiles
‘People need to wake up’: An interview with Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Matt Hackenburg
Hackenburg advocates for smaller government and stresses the importance of spreading libertarian ideals.
Interviews & Profiles
