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A snapshot of Philly’s economy: What will the next leaders inherit?

Last time Philly elected a new mayor, the economy was recovering from a recession. Now that new leaders are poised to take over, experts weigh in on the future of the city.

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Will we know who wins Philly’s mayoral race on Election Day?

In a tight race where a single-digit lead could determine the victor, Philadelphians may have a waiting game on their hands.

3 years ago

Cherelle Parker's supporters celebrate at Laborers Local 332 as she pulls ahead in the race for mayor of Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Election 2023 updates: Parker makes history; some Philly races too close to call

Follow along for live special coverage on the 2023 primary election.

3 years ago

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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
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

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
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Kids
Philadelphia

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 City Commissioner Nick Custodio
Elections

‘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

Rep. Gerry Connolly questions witnesses during the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's hearing about Congressional oversight of Washington
Crime
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National
Public Safety

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

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. 
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Pennsylvania

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

Philadelphia mayoral candidates at a forum hosted at Gloria Casarez Elementary School
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Student journalist: Covering the mayoral race made me ‘hopeful’ for Philly’s future

Shawn McCarthy attends Kensington High School, and has first-hand experience with some of the big issues the next mayor will have to tackle.

3 years ago

side by side photos of Stefan Roots, Thaddeus Kirkland, and Pat Worrell
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

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

Detail of the mantelpiece in the Mayor's Reception Room at Philadelphia City Hall. (Bradley Maule/Philly Skyline)
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What does the mayor actually do? The job of Philadelphia’s top official, explained

We talked to former administration officials and took a spin through Philly’s Home Rule Charter. Here’s what we found.

3 years ago

Counting ballots on election day
Elections
Pennsylvania
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

Joe Budd talking with members of the community at a block party.
Government Accountability
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly, nonprofit groups will give Community Expansion Grant program a second go to combat gun violence

The city allocated $13.5 million to gun violence prevention nonprofits in 2022, and now they’re evaluating its impact. The second round of the program is already underway.

3 years ago

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U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (left), Philadelphia's Democratic mayoral candidates, Helen Gym (center) and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (right)
Elections
Philadelphia

Helen Gym rallies with Bernie and AOC as Philadelphia’s primary nears

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Philly’s primary would be a ‘street fight,’ won by the candidate who could best turn out their supporters.

3 years ago

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