What to know about James ‘Jimmy’ DeLeon, the former judge running for Philadelphia mayor
Now retired, he served on Philadelphia Municipal Court for 34 years and faced disciplinary issues twice.
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Who runs things in Philadelphia? Where are decisionmakers getting their advice? Who's influencing whom, and why does it matter?
The Philadelphia School Board spent thousands on a glossy report that left out community voices and offered nearly nothing new | Opinion
Only six teachers and six parents were selected to serve on Watlington’s 104-member transition team.
Pa. House impeaches Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in 107-85 vote: Here’s how everyone voted
A slew of new charges were added to the initial articles of impeachment at the last minute.
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‘Political brinkmanship’ or ‘misbehavior in office’? House committee votes to impeach Krasner, sending articles to the floor
If the articles of impeachment pass, it’s unlikely the Pa. Senate could hold a trial before the legislative session ends.
What to know about Allan Domb, now officially running for Philly mayor
The real estate mogul-turned-public servant waited three months after resigning from Council to formally announce his candidacy.
$6 million Temple study aims to reduce Black maternal mortality by addressing heart disease
The five-year effort will also provide some patients with doulas, to see how that cuts the risk.
Democrats could take Pa. House for the first time since 2010, with key races still pending in the Philly suburbs
Legislative redistricting created several districts that flipped parties — and a few with razor-thin margins.
Tuesday’s legislative races could determine abortion access across Pennsylvania
Redistricting has opened the possibility of Democrats gaining control in Harrisburg.
We stood up to election deniers before. We’re prepared to do it again. | Opinion
Two Black women leaders on the importance of defending Philadelphia’s vote count integrity.
How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort
Some advocates want the DA gone, but don’t blame him for the shooting crisis.