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Politics & Policy

Wolf’s death penalty moratorium in Pa. draws sharp reactions, pro and con

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has pushed the “pause” button on executions in the state. Wolf called his ...

7 years ago

 During a winter storm tourists imitate the character Rocky Balboa on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia will host the Democratic National Convention in 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philly? Cleveland? Could ‘rust’ be rising while the Sun Belt sets?

Next year, Republicans will hold their convention in Cleveland, the city where I was born and grew up. And Democrats will hold their conf ...

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Clarke modifies charter proposal, seeks Council approval of new cabinet appointee

7 years ago

 Mayor Michael Nutter is surrounding by celebration following the announcement that Philadelphia has been selected to host the Democratic National Convention next year. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

The circus is coming back: Philly snags Democratic National Convention

Get ready to party, Philly — in 18 months, that is — after we’ve raised about $80 million to cover the tab. &nbs ...

7 years ago

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 Longtime ward leader and Philadelphia attorney Matt Wolfe launches his campaign for an at-large spot on City Council.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Lambasting City Council over PGW deal, Wolfe launches new bid for at-large seat

Longtime ward leader and Philadelphia attorney Matt Wolfe on Wednesday launched his campaign to land an at-large spot on City Council. ...

7 years ago

2 ex-Pa. officials who pleaded guilty get pensions

Two former state officials who each pleaded guilty to a conflict of interest charge last year after prosecutors dropped more serious char ...

7 years ago

Pa. paying $13K a month for governor’s Philadelphia office

Gov. Tom Wolf is looking to reduce or eliminate the cost of a Philadelphia office space lease that costs taxpayers $13,000 per month. ...

7 years ago

 Helen Gym supporters chant 'run, Helen, run' at her official announcement for her City Council at-large run. She holds a narrow lead for the fifth and final Democratic spot on the fall ballot. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Longstanding education advocate Gym to run for Philly City Council

One of Philadelphia’s most recognizable education advocates has announced her candidacy for City Council. Helen Gym, co-foun ...

7 years ago

Charters falter in Philly mostly because of a bad state law

The Philadelphia school system has received one of those Godfather-style “offers you can’t refuse.”    ...

7 years ago

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With a spirited speech, Oliver enters mayoral field

Doug Oliver once reported to City Hall as Mayor Nutter’s press secretary. After a stint with the Philadelphia Gas Works, he ...

8 years ago

 Former Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, R-Delaware, addresses the Senate. (Carolyn Kaster/AP file photo)

Former Pa. Senate majority leader seeks Declo judgeship

Pennsylvania state Sen. Dominic Pileggi, who was pushed out as Senate Majority Leader in the fall, will wage a different kind of campaign ...

8 years ago

Williams faces tough questions on school choice in bid for Philly mayor

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Anthony Williams went to a laid back monthly meetup above a South Street bar last night to answer voter qu ...

8 years ago

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Government Accountability

Matysik drops out of At-Large Council race

8 years ago

Kenney prepares to formally announce mayoral bid, defends record on PGW

The Philadelphia mayor’s race has a new and formidable candidate. Former Councilman Jim Kenney — who last week resigne ...

8 years ago

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 Forecasts to the contrary, this was not the scene in Philadelphia last week. These neighbors helped each other dig out in February 2014.

Philly needs to chill when a few flakes fall

A few wintry statistics for you:  Average annual snowfall in the Philadelphia region: 22.4 inches. Average annual Snowmaggedo ...

8 years ago

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