Beatrice Forman

Deputy Editor

Beatrice Forman is budding digital culture journalist with a passion for breaking down TikTok trends, uncovering the next big content creator, and highlighting inequities on social media’s biggest platforms. She previously covered local businesses for Philadelphia magazine, social media for Vox, and penned an economic mobility newsletter for Resolve Philadelphia.

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans; challenger Alexandra Hunt

Election 2022

Hunt falls to Evans in congressional race after a campaign that centered sex work — and grabbed attention

Evans will retain his seat in Congress, while Hunt supporters are already betting on future wins.

Poll workers at North Light Community Center in Manayunk

Election 2022

On a sunny Election Day in Philly, worker shortage causes some stumbles as issues drive voters to the polls

“I’m here getting my money’s worth,” said a registered independent who showed up to vote on the ballot questions.

Election 2022

Guía del procrastinador para las elecciones primarias de mayo de 2022 en Filadelfia

Una hoja de información para estar informado el día de las elecciones.

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