Interviews & Profiles

Jim Kenney opens up about his proudest moments in office – and his biggest mistakes

In an exclusive interview, Philly’s mayor talks soda tax, gun violence, COVID-19 and his plans for the future.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Economic Development

A Q&A with Zach Wilcha of the Independence Business Alliance

Wilcha, also a chamber of commerce leader, explains how Philly and the state can better support businesses within the LGBTQ community.

  • By Harrison Cann

Washington

Exit Interviews: Part 5: Fred Keller, The Builder

First elected to office in 2011, Keller spent more than 25 years in the manufacturing industry.

  • By Justin Sweitzer & Harrison Cann

Interviews & Profiles

Exit Interviews Part 4: Mike Doyle, The Dean

First elected to office in 1994, Doyle is often referred to as ‘The Dean’ in the General Assembly

  • By Justin Sweitzer & Harrison Cann

Interviews & Profiles

Exit Interviews Part 3: Jake Corman, The Leader

First elected in 1999, the state Senate President quit the governor’s race and soon will leave public office altogether

  • By Justin Sweitzer & Harrison Cann

Harrisburg

Exit Interviews Part 2: Tom Wolf, The Backstop

Wolf’s veto pen has often been the only thing stopping bills passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature.

  • By Justin Sweitzer & Harrison Cann

Interviews & Profiles

Exit Interviews: City & State talks to some of the state’s highest-profile politicians leaving office in 2022

Pat Toomey, The Fiduciary: The first in a series

  • By Justin Sweitzer & Harrison Cann

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with Pennsylvania Health Care Association President and CEO Zach Shamberg

This long-term care advocate says workforce shortage threatens access to care for aging residents

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Campaigns & Elections

A Q&A with Republican lieutenant governor candidate Clarice Schillinger

Schillinger plans to use her political background to push reforms as lieutenant governor

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Personality

Meet four Pittsburgh residents changing the city through media, art and activism

Pittsburgh natives and transplants alike are making an impact in the Steel City

  • By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with State Rep. Summer Lee

This Pittsburgh community organizer is hoping to make the jump from state representative to congresswoman.

  • By Harrison Cann

Conor Lamb

Conor Lamb’s mission is to remake the Senate Democratic primary

In this race, the battle-tested congressman tries to convince voters he can turn Pat Toomey’s U.S. Senate seat blue

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with U.S. Senate hopeful Carla Sands

  • By Jenny DeHuff

Interviews & Profiles

Jeff Bartos on the economy, legislating and saving small businesses

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  • By Justin Sweitzer
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A Q&A with Keystone Contractors Association Executive Director Jon O’Brien

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  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Dr. Nche Zama promises to unite Pennsylvania

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  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with Rabbi Michael Pollack

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  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Trash talk: A Q&A with Terrill Haigler, a/k/a ‘Ya Fav Trashman’

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  • By Harrison Cann

Interviews & Profiles

A Q&A with Common Cause Pennsylvania's Khalif Ali

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  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Philly’s Deja Alvarez plans to shake things up in Harrisburg

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  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Kim Ward: How the senator from the Meadowlands toppled the status quo

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  • By Harrison Cann