Interviews & Profiles

Interviews & Profiles

2024 Hindsight: Political commentator and new author Lindy Li on becoming ‘Unburdened’

The former top Democratic fundraiser talks about her high-profile split with the Democratic Party, working with the GOP and her new book.

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry

The GOP congressman talks with City & State about Flock cameras, banning congressional stock trading and the 2026 midterm elections.

Dave McCormick

The City & State Q&A: Dave McCormick

An in-depth interview with the U.S. senator reveals how he approaches everything from bipartisanship to data centers.

News & Politics

Pennsylvania’s tourism lead says 2026 events have been an astounding success

Anne Ryan spoke with City & State about the commonwealth’s hosting abilities thus far

Interviews & Profiles

The City & State Q&A: Michael Newmuis

The director of Philadelphia 2026 has left nothing to chance during a two-year sprint that has made the city’s semiquincentennial efforts into the envy of every other planning entity in the country.

Interviews & Profiles

Justin Douglas leans on his experience in PA-10 Democratic primary race

The Dauphin County Commissioners chair hopes to bring a local perspective to Washington, D.C.

Campaigns & Elections

Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford

Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more

Interviews & Profiles

‘I’m the only one that’s ever been an elected official’: In PA-7 Dem primary, Lamont McClure runs on his record

The former Northampton County Executive emphasizes his Carbon County roots – and his singular position as the only locally elected politician

News & Politics

The City & State Q&A: Attorney General Dave Sunday

The state’s chief law enforcement officer talks with City & State about how artificial intelligence tools are affecting children, teens and vulnerable populations.

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Interviews & Profiles

NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar

Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week

Interviews & Profiles

In PA-7 Dem primary, Bob Brooks is going from pole to poll

The president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association is betting on his working-class appeal, legislative successes and high-profile endorsements to win back a Lehigh Valley congressional seat

Interviews & Profiles

Ask the Experts: Local transit leaders mind the gaps

Public transportation heads from across the state talk about how shortfalls in funding, staffing, routes and more are impacting services

Interviews & Profiles

Q&A with SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer

The leader of the Philly-area transit system provides an update on operations and funding issues

Politics

The City & State Q&A: Kristen Welker

The longtime journalist and host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” weighs in on the merits of growing up Philly, landing interviews and what to watch for in the midterms and in 2028.

Economic Development

Ask The Experts: Revitalizing Downtown Harrisburg

City & State talks with local leaders about plans to breathe new life into Harrisburg’s local economy.

Capitol Beat

A Q&A with Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa

The Democratic leader in the Senate discusses lessons learned from last year and 2026 priorities

General Assembly

A Q&A with PA House Republican Leader Jesse Topper

Topper talks state budget victories, navigating a divided General Assembly, and his top goals for 2026.