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Tag: Kendra Brooks

Posted inNews

Reports of the Philly GOP’s death have been greatly exaggerated, political observers say

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Philly Republicans failed to win even one at-large City Council race in this month’s election, reducing them to just a single district seat on the 17-member legislative body for the […]

Posted inElection 2023

Working Families Party notches another historic win in Philadelphia

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde November 8, 2023November 8, 2023
Posted inElection 2023

High stakes in City Council race as Republicans and Working Families Party battle for at-large seats

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde November 6, 2023November 6, 2023
Posted inElection 2023

Ballot question: Should Philly enshrine an Office for People with Disabilities in the city charter?

Avatar photo by Asha Prihar October 24, 2023October 24, 2023
Posted inNews

Philly Democrats expel member for Working Families Party support, as 100+ Dems sign WFP endorsement letter

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde October 23, 2023October 28, 2023
Posted inElection 2023

What to know about Kendra Brooks, the history-maker running to keep her at-large City Council seat

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde October 9, 2023October 9, 2023
Posted inPower

After decades of sketchy evictions, legal and housing advocates hope Philly’s recent LTO shootings might lead to real change

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy July 13, 2023July 19, 2023
Posted inNews

Philadelphia is considering a task force to study reparations for Black Americans

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy June 15, 2023June 16, 2023
Posted inPower

Meet Mr. Riggs, the affluent feline companion of advocates for a Philly wealth tax

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy October 3, 2022January 17, 2023
Posted inNews

Three Philly lawmakers propose new abortion laws to protect against ‘vigilantes,’ update antidiscrimination statutes, and fortify privacy protection

Avatar photo by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch September 14, 2022January 17, 2023

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