5 things to know from Philly’s 2020 labor summit with Sanders, Biden and other hopefuls
The South Philly refinery and the 1% were hot topics.
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Ex-Philly fraud investigator, a sitting councilmember’s grandson, was just indicted for taking bribes
Jeffrey Blackwell was a former employee at the City Controller’s office.
‘Do something now’: Philly soccer player uses field mic to send gun violence message to Congress
Ale Bedoya gave voice to the sentiment many are feeling after this weekend's back-to-back mass shootings.
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Where to watch the Democratic 2020 presidential debates in Philly
So many candidates, so little time.
Convicted ex-sheriff won’t get a pension, saving taxpayers $1.6 million
Admitted felon John Green receives $8,500 a month.
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.
‘Aggressively fair’ Philly government reporter Dave Davies retires after 37 years
Even the politicians he hounded for decades say they respect his work.
District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam
Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
Guide: 2019 primary election watch parties in Philly
Where to have political fun on the evening of May 21.
21 photos from Biden’s Philadelphia campaign rally at the Art Museum
The former VP chose the “birthplace of democracy” for his campaign launch and HQ.
Why ‘PPA guys’ want to dethrone Councilman David Oh
The two-term Republican lawmaker has rankled leaders in his own party.
Anti-abortion activists to descend on Philly Planned Parenthood after Sims’ viral rant
Planned Parenthood "does not condone" the state rep's scolding, but still considers him a "champion."
The procrastinator’s guide to the May 2019 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
Opinion: Hey Philly candidates: How are you going to address economic mobility?
Potential leaders are ignoring our questions about fixing poverty. That's not cool.
Biden 2020? What an Uncle Joe presidency could mean for Philly
Crystal ball comes up with Eagles in the White House and Amtrak lines of gold.
‘Councilmanic prerogative’ is a campaign issue. But WTF is it?
A simple guide to City Council’s real estate power.