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Q&A: Nelson Diaz on affordable housing, attracting new business, and expanding SEPTA

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 David Axelrod is shown on the campaign trail for Barack Obama in 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Obama adviser recounts time with former Philly Mayor John Street

Veteran political consultant David Axelrod crafted the media strategy for Barack Obama’s two presidential campaigns, and spent two ...

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Politicians, business owners ready for annual ‘walk’ to DC

Political honchos and business hot shots from across the state will board an Amtrak train bound for Washington, D.C., as the state Chambe ...

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PACDC hopes candidates will focus on equitable neighborhood development

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Judge Hanen wisely and correctly enjoined Obama’s unilateral executive amnesty for illegal immigrants

                Federal judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern Dis ...

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Committee delays vote on reorganization proposal, referendum pushed to November

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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 ...

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 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

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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 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 ...

11 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.”    ...

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