ElectionS & Politics

Philadelphia wants to be able to stash more cash for a hypothetical ‘rainy day’

Philadelphia wants to be able to stash more cash for a hypothetical ‘rainy day’

A question on the May 16 primary ballot asks voters to approve changes to a complicated financial formula, with the goal of building a better financial reserve.

Election 2023

Challenger drops out of West Philly Council primary, paving the way for Gauthier’s second term

Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot

The Horn & Hardart ‘coffee can of destiny’ is still ruling Philly elections

Younger voters prioritize education over policing to address gun violence crisis, but agree Philly is ‘on the wrong track’

VotEr Guides

Who’s running for Philly mayor? Learn about all the candidates here

Who’s running for Philly mayor? Learn about all the candidates here

Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot

Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot

Who’s running for city controller? What to know about Philly’s unexpected 2023 election

Who’s running for city controller? What to know about Philly’s unexpected 2023 election

Mayoral candidate Profiles

Rebecca Rhynhart is running for mayor: What to know about Philly’s former fiscal watchdog

Rebecca Rhynhart is running for mayor: What to know about Philly’s former fiscal watchdog

Maria Quiñones Sánchez is running for mayor: What to know about the Democratic party insurgent

Maria Quiñones Sánchez is running for mayor: What to know about the Democratic party insurgent

Cherelle Parker resigns: What to know about the Northwest Philly scion planning a run for mayor

Cherelle Parker resigns: What to know about the Northwest Philly scion planning a run for mayor

What to know about Helen Gym, the mayoral candidate who is one of Philly’s most prominent progressive voices

What to know about Helen Gym, the mayoral candidate who is one of Philly’s most prominent progressive voices

Derek Green wants to be mayor: Get to know the two-term councilmember, who says ‘Philadelphians deserve better’

Derek Green wants to be mayor: Get to know the two-term councilmember, who says ‘Philadelphians deserve better’

What to know about Allan Domb, now officially running for Philly mayor

What to know about Allan Domb, now officially running for Philly mayor

What to know about James ‘Jimmy’ DeLeon, the former judge running for Philadelphia mayor

Jeff Brown is running for mayor: What to know about the Philly grocery store owner

Jeff Brown is running for mayor: What to know about the Philly grocery store owner

What to know about Amen Brown, the state rep running for Philly mayor

What to know about Amen Brown, the state rep running for Philly mayor

Who is Philly mayoral candidate Warren Bloom? It’s his 7th time running, and he brings a dubious past

Who is Philly mayoral candidate Warren Bloom? It’s his 7th time running, and he brings a dubious past

State & National politics

Philly’s Crystal Bird Fauset was the first Black woman elected to a state legislature

Philly’s Crystal Bird Fauset was the first Black woman elected to a state legislature

Not so quiet quitting: In 1747, the mayor of Philadelphia ran away from the job

Not so quiet quitting: In 1747, the mayor of Philadelphia ran away from the job

5 things to know about Joanna McClinton, Pa.’s first Black woman House speaker

5 things to know about Joanna McClinton, Pa.’s first Black woman House speaker

48 Pa. elected officials say U.S. Supreme Court should be expanded with four new justices

48 Pa. elected officials say U.S. Supreme Court should be expanded with four new justices

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Mayor Kenney’s Administration

Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing

Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing

Tax cuts, a new forensic lab, library service, hotspot help: Takeaways from Mayor Kenney’s final city budget proposal

Tax cuts, a new forensic lab, library service, hotspot help: Takeaways from Mayor Kenney’s final city budget proposal

Philly’s Rebuild program is finally on track to finish all the renovations on its list — half as many as originally hoped

Philly’s Rebuild program is finally on track to finish all the renovations on its list — half as many as originally hoped

There are sooo many high-profile Super Bowl bets between Philly and Kansas City

More ElectionS & Politics

Brian O’Neill has held Philly’s Far Northeast Council seat for 43 years. Could Democrats unseat him?

Brian O’Neill has held Philly’s Far Northeast Council seat for 43 years. Could Democrats unseat him?

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

How to get on the primary ballot in Philly (and why candidates get kicked off)

How to get on the primary ballot in Philly (and why candidates get kicked off)

What should Philly mayoral candidates answer about public safety? Voters in Chinatown weigh in

What should Philly mayoral candidates answer about public safety? Voters in Chinatown weigh in

Top donors for each Philly mayoral candidate, from charter school PACs to the Inquirer board chair

Top donors for each Philly mayoral candidate, from charter school PACs to the Inquirer board chair

Helen Gym gets a big endorsement, with API PA pledging $400k and advocacy in a dozen languages

Helen Gym gets a big endorsement, with API PA pledging $400k and advocacy in a dozen languages

Councilmember David Oh planning to resign to run for Philly mayor as a Republican

Councilmember David Oh planning to resign to run for Philly mayor as a Republican

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