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A Q&A with state Sen. Sharif Street
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair discussed constitutional amendments in Harrisburg and much more.
Personality
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
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.
U.S. Congress
Personality
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
Personality
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
Personality
‘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
Personality
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
Personality
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
Personality
A Q&A with Austin Davis
The Democratic lieutenant governor nominee is gearing up for one of the midterm election’s marquee races.
Labor
Personality
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
Personality
‘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
Personality
A Q&A with House Agriculture Committee Executive Director Kerry Golden
Agriculture is so much more than growing crops and rearing animals.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
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
Personality
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
Politics
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
Personality
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
Personality
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
Personality
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
Personality