Interviews & Profiles
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.
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
Community. Safety. Education. One Reading nonprofit is working to build all three.
Michael Toledo, who leads Centro Hispano, says his organization provides a safety net for people in the Latino community.
Policy
Columnist Will Bunch talks higher education and how college has become a cultural flashpoint for people
In his new book, Bunch examines the political forces that drive people apart in what experts call the ‘college/non-college’ divide.
Ask the Experts
Polling the pollsters
A guide to understanding political polls.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Austin Davis
The Democratic lieutenant governor nominee is gearing up for one of the midterm election’s marquee races.
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Labor
A Q&A with John J. Dougherty
The longtime labor leader and controversial kingmaker reflects on what it took to get to the top – and where he goes from here.
Interviews & Profiles
‘A one-stop shop for home repairs:’ Nikil Saval talks up Dems’ $125M new program
Saval’s Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with House Agriculture Committee Executive Director Kerry Golden
Agriculture is so much more than growing crops and rearing animals.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Doug Mastriano’s running mate Carrie Lewis DelRosso
The GOP nominee for lieutenant governor talks with City & State about her first bid for statewide office.
Interviews & Profiles
Working behind the scenes: A Q&A with attorney Adam Bonin
The Philly lawyer talks about his work in election law and the likelihood of major lawsuits in 2022.
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.
Economic Development