Bob Brady’s convicted political guru is out of prison — and lurking on the election sidelines
Ken Smukler’s appearance on a recent Zoom call with Philly political bosses turned heads.
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Philly Dems stop infighting, unite to flip Pa. House seat in the Northeast
Party leaders are backing Democrat Mike Doyle’s bid to oust GOP state Rep. Martina White.
Procrastinator’s guide to the 2020 general election in Philadelphia
A cheat sheet for what you need to know to cast your vote.
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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."
Mail ballots in PA cleared for print after state court boots Green Party candidates
Philly voters could receive their mail-in ballots within 8 to 10 days.
Voter registration in Philly was higher than 2016 — until the pandemic hit
Democratic signups outnumbered Republicans, but not as much as past years.
Why Harrisburg is feuding over a state rep’s hush-hush coronavirus test
Also, Brian Sims donated a kidney?
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2020 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
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.