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.
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Mentorship, entrepreneurship, better enforcement: Community leaders highlight urgency to ‘reimagine Philadelphia’ in the face of gun violence
“People are tired. People are scared. People are moving out of the city,” said a longtime Philly teacher at a roundtable convened by Allan Domb.
What happens if Mayor Kenney resigns? The council president could step in — or not
With a year and a half left in his term, Philadelphia’s 99th mayor once again faces mounting calls for his resignation.
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Councilmembers Allan Domb and Derek Green both say they might not return, stopping just short of declaring for mayor
But they could wait until September to formally resign — for a few different reasons.
Who’s running for Philly mayor in 2023? Candidates are getting ready to declare
At least seven city officials and one grocery store magnate are making plans to run. Announcements could start in the coming weeks.
Philly is revising the surprise streetery rules that were a ‘gut punch’ for outdoor dining
The new regulations, which are said to take restaurants’ feedback into account, could go into effect as soon as May 12.
What if Philadelphia used reality TV to choose the city’s next mayor?
The Bachelor: Philly Mayor Edition — a suggested screenplay for the 2023 election.
Philly has more than 100,000 vaccine doses to distribute, with only half spoken for
Some of the backlog is for second shots. The health department says it's working to reduce the overflow.
Use the Linc for vaccinations? Mayor says no, lawmakers say yes, residents just want their shot
The founder of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, cited as a potential clinic provider, feels caught in the middle of a political fight.
Elected officials call for hearings, investigations into Philly Fighting COVID vaccine debacle
Roused by reporting on the startup’s questionable practices, lawmakers beginning to speak out.
Rent disputes and broken leases: How Philly businesses and landlords are handling the COVID crush
Some commercial eviction proceedings are underway, while other developers are negotiating.
5 initiatives for Philly small business recovery: Where to donate and how to apply
Some stores sustained property damage just as they were emerging from lockdown.
Philly is asking neighborhoods how it can lift 100k people out of poverty
A new committee will look for three to five solid policies that lead to impactful change — fast.
A $43 million tax break for people in poverty? Philly is thinking about it.
Councilmember Allan Domb wants to create a wage tax refund for low-income Philadelphians.
Kill the soda tax? Council candidates are sweet on repeal
The majority of Democratic challengers surveyed say they'd seek other ways to fund pre-K.
City Council preview: Everything Philly government is (and isn’t) fighting about this fall
The construction tax debate is just the start.