Philly GOP chairman resigns after crushing election loss in Philly
Potential replacements for Mike Meehan include state Rep. Martina White and businessman Jim Pio.
Election 2019
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‘Pure money’? Philly Democrats and Republicans grapple with third-party win
Working Families Party’s Kendra Brooks clinched a Council seat in a historic first for the city.
‘Cleaning out my office’: Four new faces are coming to Philadelphia City Council
Get ready to meet some new municipal leaders, Philly.
Working Families Party wins City Council seat in historic Philly election
Kendra Brooks will become the first independent councilmember in modern city history.
Mayor Kenney Part II: What’s next for Philly under his watch?
After securing a second term, the mayor will face big challenges over the next four years.
Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?
The city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most found them easy to use.
How Relish became Philly’s go-to Election Day power lunch spot
Because of Dwight Evans — and his relationship with Ben and Robert Bynum.
How Philly is making all voting locations accessible for the first time ever
Plus: What to do if you get to the polls and have trouble making it inside.
Everything you need to know about voting in PA on Nov. 5
Questions about registration, polling places and more — answered.
$250k in outside money to help Working Families Party gain seats on Philly City Council
The spend is basically unprecedented for a third-party candidate in Philadelphia.
Philly ballot questions for the 2019 general election, explained
It's not just elected officials you'll get to vote on come Nov. 5.
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2019 general election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
‘Libraries saved my life’: Third-party candidates dominate City Council forum in North Philly
None of the five Democratic nominees and only two of the five Republicans showed up.
Kendra Brooks asks 3,000 Democratic leaders to back her City Council campaign — despite party opposition
The surging Working Families candidate already has a pile of endorsements and cash.
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s new voting machines
The new equipment will debut in November — despite concerns about favoritism and security.
Sample ballots show cracks in Philly’s still-powerful Democratic machine
We asked you to send in these sheets, and you delivered.
What drives low voter turnout in Philly’s hard-hit neighborhoods?
Potential lesson for 2020: political sniping does not bring people to the polls.
100k votes: Is Helen Gym now in the running for Philly mayor?
The activist's election night tally doesn't bode well for the Rizzo statue.
‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam
Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.