Philly (mostly successfully) hosted the Democratic National Convention from July 25-28. Just as quickly as the pols and celebs swooped in, they were gone. This is the story of the DNC, from conception to exit with all the speeches, protests and gaffes in between.
DNC 2016
Philadelphia hosts for the 2016 Democratic National Convention
How Philly will cope without a blockbuster event in 2018
Visit Philly CEO Meryl Levitz said, ‘we have a lot in the bank’ from hosting the pope, the NFL Draft and the DNC.
Who paid to bring the Democratic National Convention to Philly?
Comcast, Wawa, Gerry Lenfest… Cavanaugh’s?
Philly DA charges DNC delegate in sexual assault case
It’s a second swing at the investigation by Seth Williams’ office.
6 Philly politicians tied to corruption scandals since the DNC
All the good political vibes coming out of Philly for the DNC have vanished in a hurry.
Philly donkey artists: We got screwed by the DNC Host Committee
Ed Rendell says they’re “dead wrong,” and a short contract lays out specifics.
This app helped get 9,000 meals to hungry Philadelphians during the DNC
The stats are in: The Democratic National Convention helped people experiencing hunger have thousands of meals.
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.
Politicians, celebrities and Philly Jesus with Hillary: Selfies from the DNC
No better way to commemorate the Democratic National Convention than with your own photo of yourself.
16 candid behind-the-scenes photos from the DNC
The workers, the breaks, the celebrities. Some selfies, too.