Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘Serious about reform’: A Q&A with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti hopes to bring her reform-minded approach to government to the halls of Congress.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
‘Our North Star is always Northeastern Pennsylvania’: A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan
The Republican incumbent speaks with City & State about his congressional priorities and the state of the PA-8 race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Q&A with Bob Harvie
The PA-1 Democratic congressional candidate talks healthcare, affordability and government accountability
U.S. Congress
Personality
A Q&A with Janelle Stelson
The PA-10 Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, combating corruption and her general election matchup with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
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
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