Posts tagged with Ed Rendell
Rendell: Philly will bid to host both the Super Bowl and the MLB All-Star game in 2026
The push is part of the plan to be the official city of USA250, the semiquincentennial celebration of the nation’s founding. Though it’s still nine years away, planning has begun. In November 2016, Congress approved a law creating a new commission to facilitate everything, and the 33-member body will hold meetings at Independence Hall while seeking input from the public. There’s also an initiative called Food250, which is co-chaired by High Street’s Ellen Yin and Eli Kulp.
Hints from PA Society on who the GOP will run vs. Wolf, Casey
It’ll be the last Society gathering at the Waldorf Astoria, at least for a while.
Looks like the Clinton campaign won’t give Philly street money for Election Day
Both Barack Obama and Tom Wolf also spurned the local Democratic tradition.
Introducing Philadelphia Candidate Land: A playable city politics explainer
Yes, we put Philly politicians into Candy Land.
Feastival 2016: The undisputed champ of charity dining events
More often than not, you won’t sample a restaurant’s best work at a fundraiser. At this one, you can.
Big Event Philly: After the Pope and the DNC, should we try for an Olympics?
Is our city capable of hosting an Olympics? Is any city?