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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

Personality

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

Politics

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

Politics

Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford

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

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

‘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

Policy

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.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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

Politics

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

Personality

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

Personality

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

Personality

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

Policy

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

Personality

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

Policy

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.

Energy

Policy

Year-end Q&A with Senate Pro Tempore Kim Ward

Ward discussed significant policy wins, legislation left on the table and what Harrisburg will be focused on heading into 2026.

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

A Q&A with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton

McClinton discusses the 2025-26 state budget, the CROWN Act and the need to address transit funding.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

‘Bring the temperature down’: A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio

The Pennsylvania congressman spoke with City & State about a video that caught the attention of the president, death threats and political violence in America.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Lessons from Lehigh: An interview with County Executive-elect Josh Siegel

Siegel spoke with City & State about what lessons Democrats can take away from the 2025 elections, the importance of narrative in politics, and his goals for Lehigh County.

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

Ask The Experts: Philadelphia’s imperiled research ecosystem

Amid federal defunding of scientific research and radical shifts in vaccine and health policy, City & State surveyed Philadelphia’s top vaccine experts to discuss what’s at stake.

News & Politics

Politics

‘Pennsylvanians deserve better’: A Q&A with 2026 gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity

The incumbent state treasurer talked about her gubernatorial campaign and how she’d govern in a politically divided state Capitol.