Posts tagged with Michael Bloomberg
Which DNC speaker threw the best shade at Donald Trump?
We've looked back at the most notable speeches, and after much deliberation, we have a winner.
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DNC Hangover 3: Hillary surprise, Obama’s reminders and Biden does Biden
“Time and again, you’ve picked me up,” Obama said. “I hope, sometimes, I picked you up, too."
DNC Hangover Day 2: Hillary’s message to America’s girls, Bernie tears
And Bill Clinton stole the show with a speech focusing on Hillary rather than Trump.
Philly’s DNC a hot, logistical nightmare for the media: ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’
Traffic, long walks through the Wells Fargo parking lot and bad air conditioning are making for a cranky Fifth Estate.
A lazy TV viewer’s guide to the Democratic National Convention
Everything you need to know about what's going on inside the Wells Fargo Center this week.
Philly’s soda tax passed: Other cities (maybe a national tax) are next
This was never just about Philly. Now, cities across America have our city to look at for soda tax inspiration.
Philadelphia passes the soda tax: Here’s what comes next
The 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages and diet sodas doesn’t go into effect until Jan. 1, 2017.