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‘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.

Energy

Personality

Q&A with PUC Chair Stephen DeFrank

The utility commission chair talks about meeting energy needs and impact of data centers

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey

City & State caught up with the former three-term senator, who’s back home in Scranton, about his two new jobs – at Dilworth Paxson and The University of Scranton – and got a dose of historical perspective on our political landscape.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson

The chair of the powerful House Agriculture Committee on why the One Big Beautiful Bill is great for Pennsylvania agriculture, his plans for immigration reform and what makes commonwealth farming special.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with State Sen. Joe Picozzi

The chamber’s youngest member discusses the state’s affordable housing challenges, potential solutions and bipartisanship on the Urban Affairs & Housing Committee

Policy

Personality

A Q&A with state Rep. Lindsay Powell

Powell talked with City & State about several bills she has sponsored to increase access to housing and improve quality of life in Pennsylvania communities.

Economic Development

Personality

A Q&A with Robin Wiessmann

The head of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency talks lending, educating prospective homeowners and where to find the next great ideas in affordable housing.

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Q&A with Dyann Roth

A conversation with the president and CEO of Inglis.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Ask the Experts: Philly’s World Cup preparations

World Cup leaders and stakeholders from past world-class events share their lessons learned going into 2026

Policy

Politics

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle keeps sounding the alarm on the Big Beautiful Bill

The Ranking Member on the U.S. House Budget Committee breaks down what the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill’s passage would mean for Pennsylvanians and America.

News & Politics

Personality

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick talks term limits, tariffs and Trump

Pennsylvania’s junior senator spoke with City & State about his first months in Washington, his top policy priorities and President Donald Trump’s second term.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Rebecca May-Cole

Executive director, Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Maureen Madden

The State House’s Aging Committee chair shares priorities and challenges

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich

The state’s elder statesman talks about Aging Our Way, older and younger seniors, funding and more.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

‘There’s so much potential’: Thomas West makes his case for mayor of Pittsburgh

The GOP mayoral candidate and business owner spoke with City & State about his goals for the Steel City.

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Politics

‘We have the ability to start rebuilding our city’: Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor discusses his bid

O’Connor talked with City & State about his motivation for running, Pittsburgh’s finances and improving the city’s business climate.

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Politics

‘We have to stand up for our city’: Ed Gainey outlines his vision for a second term

The mayor of Pittsburgh spoke with City & State about his first term in office and what he plans to do if elected for another four years.

Health Care

Personality

The City & State Q&A: Paul Offit

The renowned Philadelphia-based vaccinologist, public-health contrarian and sometime RFK Jr. sparring partner reflects on the Trump administration, the state of public health, and past and future pandemic readiness.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with State Rep. Tarik Khan

Khan, a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, spoke with City & State about how his nursing background informs his work as a legislator.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Erin Mrenak, director of the Erie County Department of Health

Mrenak talked with City & State about lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and what Erie County is doing to protect public health.