
Politics & Policy
Federal judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern Dis ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
ListenThe 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 ...
10 years ago
ListenLambasting 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. ...
10 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 ...
10 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. ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 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.” ...
10 years ago
ListenWith 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 ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 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 ...
10 years ago