Elections 2023
Challenger drops out of West Philly Council primary, paving the way for Gauthier’s second term
Some had deemed neighborhood business maven Jabari Jones a potential threat to the first-term incumbent. Then came the petition challenge.
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The ACLU of Pennsylvania has a new policy paper about the history of the practice.
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The Horn & Hardart ‘coffee can of destiny’ is still ruling Philly elections
Drawing numbers from a tin to determine ballot order is one of the city’s decades-old traditions. Not everyone appreciates the idiosyncrasy.
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Coffee can helps relatively unknown candidate nab top ballot spot in Philly mayoral race
John Wood has scored prime ballot real estate, but some of the other candidates aren’t worried.
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At Kensington forum, elementary school students ask mayoral candidates for solutions
Students of Casarez Elementary stressed the impacts of rampant drug use and violence in the neighborhood.
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Listen 1:23All six candidates participating in the BUILD Philly forum backed a plan for a subway along Roosevelt Boulevard if the money were available.
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A poll from the Lenfest Institute shows similar concerns among voters of all ages, but very different approaches to solving the problems.
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65% of Philadelphians think the city is ‘on the wrong track,’ Lenfest survey finds
Research focused on the issues thought to be at the forefront of voters’ minds as Philadelphia prepares to elect new city leaders.
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Listen 1:20Brian O’Neill has held Philly’s Far Northeast Council seat for 43 years. Could Democrats unseat him?
The veteran lawmaker’s tenure has been built on support for police and preservation of his district’s suburban feel.
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Kenney’s budget proposal is just a ‘Band-Aid’ for illegal dumping, advocates say
The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.
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Next Philly mayor should ‘believe in the possibility of the arts,’ cultural leaders say
Today, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is releasing a paper with five recommendations aimed at the 10 mayoral candidates.
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Listen 4:01Who’s on the ballot in Pa.’s 2023 primary elections?
It’s clear those vying for a seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court or a term as Philadelphia’s mayor will face contested races in the primaries.
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Dems back Benson in Mercer County Executive primary
A supermajority of delegates at an endorsement convention for Mercer County Democrats support the longtime assemblyman over the five-term incumbent.
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What you need to know ahead of the 2023 Pa. primary election
Pennsylvania’s primary election will be held Tuesday, May 16. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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Mayoral candidates discuss Philly arts sector at Kimmel Center forum
A mayoral forum at the Kimmel Center asked nine candidates about how to fund and leverage the arts to address city problems.
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