What to know about James ‘Jimmy’ DeLeon, the former judge running for Philadelphia mayor
Now retired, he served on Philadelphia Municipal Court for 34 years and faced disciplinary issues twice.
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Pa. House impeaches Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in 107-85 vote: Here’s how everyone voted
A slew of new charges were added to the initial articles of impeachment at the last minute.
What to know about Allan Domb, now officially running for Philly mayor
The real estate mogul-turned-public servant waited three months after resigning from Council to formally announce his candidacy.
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The thing Taylor Swift and John Fetterman have in common
It has to do with something that happened in 1989…and 1969.
Democrats could take Pa. House for the first time since 2010, with key races still pending in the Philly suburbs
Legislative redistricting created several districts that flipped parties — and a few with razor-thin margins.
Travel company sells British tourists a trip to Philadelphia to gawk at ‘huge battles’ of the U.S. midterms
Election tourism to Philadelphia: ‘Huge battles’ entice British travelers
City Council has four new members, as Vaughn, Harrity, Lozada, and Phillips win special elections
The councilmembers-elect will take office later this month, replacing those who resigned to run for Philly mayor.
Philly election officials report smooth ballot counting process, despite last-minute change
“I don't expect the process to take any longer than it's taken in the past,” said one city commissioner.
Shapiro wins race to become Pennsylvania’s next governor, as Mastriano hesitates to concede
Pa. governor: Democrat Shapiro defeats Mastriano, besting Trump loyalist
How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort
Some advocates want the DA gone, but don’t blame him for the shooting crisis.
Who’s behind those ‘Stop the Racists’ signs all over Philly?
Strategists say the nonspecific voter engagement messaging could be effective.
The Krasner impeachment process has officially begun
The resolution pushing for his removal didn’t come from the committee investigating the district attorney, but from Philly Rep. Martina White.
As Kenyatta Johnson’s retrial comes to a close, some constituents say they’d vote to reelect him
The District 2 councilmember, who represents part of South Philadelphia, is facing federal bribery charges.
Rebecca Rhynhart is running for mayor: What to know about Philly’s former fiscal watchdog
After almost five years as city controller, she resigned her position to set eyes on Philadelphia’s top office.
Meet Anthony Phillips, the youth-focused millennial hoping to rep North Philly on City Council
The Democratic nominee is considered a shoo-in to replace Cherelle Parker and win the District 9 seat.
¿Cómo están alcanzando las campañas políticas más grandes de Pensilvania a los votantes latinos?
Los organizadores locales advierten a los políticos que no traten a los latinos como un monolito.
How Pennsylvania’s biggest political campaigns are reaching Latino voters (or not)
Local organizers caution politicians to not treat Latinos as a monolith.
Hot Girls Vote is using a TikTok meme to get Gen Z registered for the November election
The campaign, which targets young voters of all genders, is named after a viral TikTok trend.
Philly mail ballot drop boxes and mobile drop-off events for the 2022 general election
You have until the polls close on Nov. 8 to return your voted ballot.
Procrastinator’s Guide to the November 2022 election in Philadelphia
Your cheat sheet for Election Day.