Voter registration in Philly was higher than 2016 — until the pandemic hit
Democratic signups outnumbered Republicans, but not as much as past years.
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Why Harrisburg is feuding over a state rep’s hush-hush coronavirus test
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Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2020 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
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After 3-year ethics investigation, Rep. Brian Sims vindicated — despite violations
The prominent LGBTQ advocate and lawmaker called the inquiry a “political attack.”
So you wanna be a delegate: Newbies get political for a trip to the DNC
“He saw the campaign logo and pulled out an AR-15,” said one young hopeful about his experience campaigning in New Hampshire.
Early voting is here! How to vote by mail in Pennsylvania
Cast a ballot from your bed.
Who is Dawn Chavous? The powerful woman at the center of the feds’ latest Philly indictment
The 40-year-old political consultant is married to Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, who is a co-defendant.
Former PA Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hits Hollywood with new standup comedy act
The onetime elected official, aka “Mikey Stacks,” has a whole page of cringey demo reels.
‘Regular people’ over Wall Street: How the Working Families Party could shake up Philly City Hall
As the first third-party member of City Council in eons, Kendra Brooks’ presence has big implications.
Why U.S. senators will be eating Philly’s Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews during the impeachment trial
Pennsylvania's Pat Toomey occupies a desk of honor.
Why Booker dropped out: Struggling with financial resources, he ‘failed to connect’
The N.J. senator's departure leaves a 2020 Democratic field that's a lot less colorful.
11 free New Year’s resolutions for Philadelphia
Cleaner streets, fewer indictments and a modern fare system — is that too much to ask for 2020?
45 years in the same room: Jannie Blackwell bows out of City Hall
Alongside her husband and after his death, the seven-term West Philly councilwoman made history.
19 Philadelphia stories you hated to see in 2019
From injured Eagles to corrupt politicians, there's plenty of reasons to look forward to a fresh start in the new year.
How every lawmaker from PA voted on Trump’s impeachment
It's an ignominious first for an alum of a Philadelphia college.
Dems in Philly are lining up to run for state office in 2020
The intraparty battles are starting early this year.
Trump slams Philly DA Krasner as ‘worst district attorney’
It's not the first time the feds have come out against the city prosecutor.
With West Philly state rep, 60 public officials have been arrested by PA attorney general
Here’s what each of them did.
Is Philly City Council doing a good job? We analyzed 15k bills to find out
The increasingly powerful body does a lot of lawmaking, but some issues — like the city’s distressingly high poverty rate — refuse to budge.