Local Accountability Reporter
Email: mxian@spotlightpa.org
Twitter: @minxian_
Telephone: (267) 618-6677
Signal: (267) 618-6677
Focus: Local government accountability
Central and northern Pennsylvania is home to vast natural beauty, historic towns with changing economies, and a diverse mix of social-political values. Xian reports on how local governments are run and how public dollars are spent, with a focus on how public and private forces shape ordinary life in this region.
Before joining Spotlight PA, Xian covered local government and rural issues for the regionās NPR affiliate, WPSU. Originally from southern China, she has called State College home since 2013.
