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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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