Politics & Policy
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 ...
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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 ...
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Pa. Treasurer McCord to plead guilty to campaign donor shakedowns
Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord will plead guilty to federal charges he tried to compel two potential donors to give to his campaign or ...
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In Philadelphia, president vows to fight to protect Obamacare with a veto
President Obama traveled to Philadelphia Thursday night to energize and encourage House Democrats staring down Republican majorities in b ...
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Ready to run for mayor, Kenney jokes through his goodbyes to Philly City Council [photos]
After 23 years, Philadelphia City Councilman Jim Kenney resigned his seat Thursday to run for mayor. He gave a farewell speech that ...
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ListenPa. Senate promises hearing on charities amendment
Senate leaders have postponed a vote on a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, after calls for a hearing on the matter.Th ...
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DNC Chair takes final look at Philly convention plans for 2016
It’s coming down to the wire in the competition to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention, and the chair of the Democra ...
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Democrats in Pa. seek ‘common ground’ as partisan battles loom
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will both be in Philadelphia later this week to address a three-day policy retreat of ...
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How would you grill the applicants for the job of Philly mayor?
Last week was a big one for comings and goings in the Philadelphia mayor’s race. One candidate (Kenneth Trujillo) dropped ou ...
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ListenObama, Biden to visit Philly for House Democratic event
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will visit Philadelphia next week where they will speak at House Democrats’ pol ...
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