Giuliani v. Philadelphia: A recap of the former NYC mayor’s losing battle against Philly
From Four Seasons to “Eagles basketball,” five times the Trump campaign lawyer called out the city — and how that worked out for him.
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Good job, Philly: Only 1% of city mail ballots were ‘naked’
Election officials worried the rule would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters.
Expecting ‘danger’ and ‘drama’ in Philly, international reporters find a street party instead
“That's what democracy should be like,” said a TV correspondent from Brazil.
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‘Philly showed up’: Best tweets from the city’s ongoing 2020 election party
Philadelphia Twitter has risen to the challenge of commemorating this important historic moment.
Riding their horses through Philly on Election Day, urban cowboys of Fletcher Street visit ‘Rumors of War’
"There had been people telling me my vote didn’t count," said the 81-year-old club president. "I found out that’s not true."
Linda Richardson, savior of North Philly’s Uptown Theater, dies at 73
The nonprofit founder's family is committed to carrying on her legacy — starting with a GOTV event on Election Day.
Why Trump keeps saying ‘the Supreme Court’ is going to win him Pennsylvania
Four possible scenarios to watch for after Election Day.
When will Philly and its suburbs report mail ballot results? Here’s what to expect
Election boards in the region will release periodic updates starting right after polls close Tuesday.
Election week distractions: What to do in Philly while you’re waiting for results
Check out these local books, music, food and movies.
What to do if you got a notice your PA mail ballot was canceledÂ
Don’t fret — you still have options.
One glove per voter: How Philly will keep polling places COVID-safe on Election Day
Health department volunteers will be on hand to help.
Get in line by 5 PM: Philadelphia expands satellite election office hours for ballot request deadline
Tuesday is the last day to apply to vote by mail, but voting centers will remain open through Nov. 3.
Philadelphia has the highest number of registered voters in 35 years
More than 90% of eligible residents have signed up to cast a ballot.
These gift boxes from young Black women are getting out the Philly vote
"Party at the Mailbox" debuted during the Baltimore primary, and the project made an impact.
Confused by the Pennsylvania ballot tracker? Here’s what your status means
The online tool relies on a system that's two decades old, and some of the wording is unclear.
Election Day off work? Not at most big Philly companies
Some employers are closing early, offering extra PTO hours, or banning meetings on Nov. 3.
Procrastinator’s guide to the 2020 general election in Philadelphia
A cheat sheet for what you need to know to cast your vote.
Beware the ‘naked ballot’: Follow these steps to make sure your PA mail vote counts
If you don't know about the new rule, it's easy to mess this up.
Do you need photo ID to vote in PA? No, but first-timers and mail voters do need identification
Details on who needs to show what kind of proof when voting in Pennsylvania.
With ‘Insh’Allah,’ Biden gets attention of Philly Muslims and Arab Americans
"This older white guy I really didn’t think I can relate to...said something that's a big part of my life."