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Big Soda complies with new Philly law to reveal $604K in election spending
The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.
5 years ago
Biden to enter 2020 race Thursday; Rendell, other Philly donors ready to help
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 presidential race Thursday. Top Philadelphia Democrats, including former Gov. Ed Rendell will throw a fundraiser.
5 years ago
Philly mayor candidates clash over gun violence, stop-and-frisk at their first forum
Challengers hammered Mayor Jim Kenney on gun violence and hiring practices at Philadelphia black journalists forum.
5 years ago
Prominent Philly Democrats Rendell, Nutter plan Joe Biden fundraiser
Several prominent Philly Democrats including Ed Rendell and Michael Nutter are planning a fundraiser for Joe Biden, who is considering a presidential bid.
5 years ago
Unions, soda industry: See who’s spending the most on Philly’s local races
It appears Philly will have yet another election in which independent, outside groups spend more to influence votes than the top candidates themselves.
5 years ago
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philly Dems dump sheriff from endorsed ticket
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philadelphia’s Democratic ward leaders have dumped incumbent Sheriff Jewell Williams from the party’s endorsed ticket.
5 years ago
Super PAC airs first TV ad of Philly mayor’s race
The first ad in the Philadelphia mayor’s race comes from a labor-backed super PAC supporting Mayor Jim Kenney’s re-election bid.
5 years ago
30 Democrats scramble for five Philly Council nominations
Trump-driven activism drives a surge in Philly Council candidates. It's the highest number since 1979, which was in response to Frank Rizzo.
5 years ago
Philly Democrats yank backing of Philly Sheriff Jewell Williams amid sexual harassment claims
Philadelphia Democratic leaders have withdrawn their re-election backing of Sheriff Jewell Williams, who has been accused of sexual harassment by three women.
5 years ago
Crowded field seeking to run Philly elections
Concerns about ballot security and a surge in Democratic engagement produce a large field of candidates for Philadelphia’s city commission, which runs elections.
5 years ago
Mayoral candidate Williams says Kenney’s plans to stem violence in Philly have failed
Democratic mayoral candidate Anthony Williams criticized Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on crime, saying his plans to stem violence have failed.
5 years ago
Accused of abuse, former lawmaker from Delaware County finds work
Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Nick Miccarelli, accused by two women of physical and sexual abuse has landed a job with a Delaware County-funded nonprofit.
5 years ago
Philly state Rep. wants to give voters power to oust indicted Councilman Henon
Should voters be able to remove elected officials, such as indicted Philly Councilman Bobby Henon? One state Rep. says yes.
5 years ago
Democratic socialist pulls lucky ballot position in Philly Council race
A 26-year-old democratic socialist drew the top ballot position in Philly’s Council race as candidates followed a time-honored tradition involving an old coffee can.
5 years ago
Williams: ‘Dirty,’ ‘dangerous’ Philly needs new leadership
Calling Philadelphia a ‘dirty’ and ‘dangerous’ city, West Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams kicks off mayoral campaign against incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney.
5 years ago
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