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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia 2023 primary election results: Mayor, City Council races

See full results and maps from Philadelphia's 2023 primary election, including the races for mayor and City Council.

3 years ago

A sign marking the polling place at Ben Franklin High School on North Broad Street
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 2023 primary election results

See full results and maps from Pennsylvania's 2023 primary election, including statewide judicial races and Philly's closely watched mayoral race.

3 years ago

Savannah, Neematallah, and Samantha table at April's City Council At-Large Candidate Convention
Politics & Policy

Civic engagement, young voters, and teaching the next generation of Philadelphia’s leaders

Ahead of the primary, youth engagement has taken many forms, even including those not yet old enough to cast a ballot.

3 years ago

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Deputy Commissioner James Kelly, Mayor Jim Kenney, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Sgt Eric Gripp give an update on Philadelphia Police Department strategy ahead of summer
Community

Philly police plan to fan out to pools, recreation centers in high-violence areas this summer

Some Philly police officers stationed at schools during the school year will move to community centers as part of the city’s efforts to curb a spike in violence this summer.

3 years ago

Deputy City Commissioner Nick Custodio
Politics & Policy

‘Your vote matters’: Philly officials talk election security, cured ballots ahead of Election Day

Election officials shared how voters can resolve ballot errors, and what to expect with a new tablet sign-in.

3 years ago

FIle photo: Special counsel John Durham, the prosecutor appointed to investigate potential government wrongdoing in the early days of the Trump-Russia probe, leaves federal court in Washington, May 16, 2022. Durham ended his four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct in its probe of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. The report Monday, May 15, 2023, from Durham offers withering criticism of the bureau but a meager court record that fell far short of the former president’s prediction he would uncover the “crime of the century.”
Courts & Law

Prosecutor ends probe of FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation with harsh criticism, but no new charges

The report offers withering criticism of the bureau but fell far short of the former president’s prediction he would uncover the “crime of the century.”

3 years ago

A Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper vending machine stands in Philadelphia
Community

Philadelphia Inquirer hit by cyberattack causing newspaper’s largest disruption in decades

The Inquirer said on its website that the attack was detected Saturday morning when employees found that the paper’s content-management system wasn’t working.

3 years ago

Rep. Gerry Connolly questions witnesses during the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's hearing about Congressional oversight of Washington
Politics & Policy

Man with baseball bat attacks Virginia congressman’s staffers; suspect in custody

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly said the man entered his district office Monday morning and asked for him before “committing an act of violence” against two staff members.

3 years ago

Volunteers sorting food at a food bank.
Community

Delaware community centers get $69.5 million in pandemic relief grants

The money will help 29 agencies statewide build and renovate facilities to help residents with work, education, and health monitoring.

3 years ago

3M logo at New York Stock Exchange
Money

3M fires company executive for inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion

3M has fired prominent executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy,” the company announced on Monday.

3 years ago

(Courtesy of the Pennsylvania SPCA)
Community

More than 70 dogs removed from home in Philadelphia’s Kensington section

After medical examinations, the animals will be available for adoption.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden attends his granddaughter Maisy Biden's commencement ceremony with first lady Jill Biden and children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Monday, May 15, 2023. 
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Politics & Policy

Biden is just ‘pop’ at granddaughter Maisy Biden’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania

Joe Biden took a break from being president on Monday to focus on just being “pop” at his granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Elon Musk poses prior to his talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, May 15, 2023 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. A federal appeals court says Musk cannot back out of a settlement with securities regulators over 2018 tweets claiming he had the funding to take Tesla private. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled Monday, May 15, 2023 just days after hearing arguments from lawyers in the case. 
(AP Photo/Michel Euler, Pool), file
Courts & Law

Elon Musk must still have his tweets approved by Tesla lawyer, federal appeals court rules

A federal appeals court says Elon Musk cannot back out of a settlement with securities regulators over 2018 tweets claiming he had the funding to take Tesla private.

3 years ago

side by side photos of Stefan Roots, Thaddeus Kirkland, and Pat Worrell
Politics & Policy

Big money is flowing in Chester’s tight mayoral race

Incumbent Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland’s campaign has received a substantial financial boost from the manager of a charter school — as well as Philly’s top Democrat.

3 years ago

Counting ballots on election day
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. primary election 2023: When to expect results, how vote counting will work, and more

Pennsylvania county election officials expect to have results on election night. But the vote counting system remains cumbersome despite new improvements.

3 years ago

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