Philly DA moves to reverse controversial plea deal for gunman in AK-47 shooting
An assistant district attorney admitted making a procedural error in the case.
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Who’s supporting who? The Pa. endorsements you need to know about before Tuesday
Your full April 2016 Primary Day endorsement tracker, from president to state representative.
Save for April 26: The procrastinator’s guide to the 2016 Pennsylvania Primary
We've got you covered, from US Senate and US Congress races to state House and state Senate races to the weird delegate thing to Attorney General.
Beware the sample ballot: The outsized influence of Philly’s wards in next week’s primary
Longtime political consultant Neil Oxman said state senate and state representative races are "about a committee person handing you a piece of paper."
The reality TV guide to the 2016 Pennsylvania primary
Please note: We don't actually think a sitting assemblyman is the equivalent of a guy arrested for tax fraud who's nicknamed after his abs. We're just having fun. Enjoy!
Philly’s millennial PAC reveals its picks for the April 26 primary
Among Philly Set Go's endorsements: Ben Waxman, Jared Solomon, Morgan Cephas and Sean Sullivan.
Brian Sims: ‘Right-wing extremists are trying to take this seat’
But no Republicans are running for Sims' seat, and it’s too late for any to enter the race as Republicans.