DA Larry Krasner beats Carlos Vega in heated Democratic primary
The win is seen as a boost for the district attorney’s progressive policies and the criminal justice reform movement nationwide.
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Slow drip of voters on primary morning in Philly, as poll workers ‘hope and pray’ for more turnout
“As far as the judges are concerned,” said one election worker, “I don't think people give that the weight that it really does carry.”
When will Philly mail ballots be counted? It could take a couple of days
There might not be clear winners on election night.
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Where’s my Philly polling place? Some spots have changed since November
Voting locations for the May 18 primary, mapped.
Mail ballot drop boxes and drop-off locations for the 2021 primary election in Philly
You have to return your vote before the polls close on May 18.
Should Philadelphia expand the board that hears appeals on property violations and firearm permits? (ballot question)
If passed, the body could get three new members and theoretically be able to make faster decisions.
Procrastinator’s guide to the May 2021 primary election in Philadelphia
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
Should Pennsylvania amend its constitution to prohibit discrimination based on race and ethnicity? (ballot question)
The concepts in this ballot question aren't debatable, but they're not yet formally enshrined at a state level.
These are the 90+ elected officials from Pa. who supported challenges to Biden’s win
Several major corporations are stopping donations to lawmakers on this list, which includes eight congressional reps and more than 80 state reps.
After Capitol breach, Philly terrorism expert warns of coming ‘paramilitary’ insurgency — led by Trump
The first step to quelling an insurrection is installing a competent government, said author and Navy veteran Malcolm Nance.
Philly on Capitol insurrection response: We saw more cops during summer protests
Law enforcement in the nation's capitol was not quick to deploy extreme crowd control tactics.
Pennsylvania’s role in Trump allies’ doomed effort to disrupt Biden’s Electoral College win
The majority of Republicans are not on board with the move to delay certification.
Philadelphia students helped register young voters in advance of the Georgia runoffs
Three teens at Central High describe their experience volunteering with Philly Youth Vote.
How ‘GOP rebel’ Al Schmidt became the voice of the 2020 Philly election — and Trump’s nemesis
A month after polls closed, the city commissioner and his staff are still being targeted with death threats.
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.
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.
‘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.