WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’ went 1-on-1 with Philly’s mayoral candidates. Here’s what they had to say
Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.
Mayoral candidates, from left, Jeff Brown, Helen Gym, Rebecca Rhynhart, Cherelle Parker, state Rep. Amen Brown and Allan Domb take part in a Democratic primary debate at the WPVI-TV studio in Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Pennsylvania’s primary Election Day is days away, and the stakes for Philadelphia’s mayoral race are high.
A crowded field of candidates is vying to succeed Mayor Jim Kenney. Here’s a look at who’s running to become Philly’s 100th mayor.
Several of those candidates joined WHYY’s “Studio 2” to chat with co-hosts Cherri Gregg and Avi Wolfman-Arent about their visions for the city. Here’s what they had to say.
Amen Brown (D)
Jeff Brown (D)
Allan Domb (D)
Helen Gym (D)
David Oh (R)
Cherelle Parker (D)
Rebecca Rhynhart (D)
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