Elections 2023
Groups challenge Philly’s next mayor: End illegal dumping by 2028
A coalition of advocacy groups wants candidates running for mayor to commit to a platform of policies to end litter, illegal dumping, and other waste.
2 years ago
Listen 5:33Philly advocates are urging mayoral candidates to ‘make children a priority’
Forty nonprofits and counting have joined the Kids’ Campaign, a nonpartisan effort focused on centering the voices of children and families in Philly’s mayoral race.
2 years ago
Pa. Sen. Hughes makes decision on race for Philly Mayor
The state senator had been considering a run for mayor in a crowded race, but opted against it.
2 years ago
Billy Penn and WHYY are partnering with the CeaseFirePA Education Fund to host the “100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum” in early March.
2 years ago
Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart
Rhynhart is among several former city officials, such as former City Council members Domb, Green, Gym, Parker and Quiñones Sánchez, who resigned to run for mayor.
2 years ago
Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker
From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.
2 years ago
Helen Gym gets a big endorsement, with API PA pledging $400k and advocacy in a dozen languages
The org plans to make half a million calls, knock on more than 20,000 doors, and send up to 100,000 mailers on behalf of their chosen candidate.
2 years ago
If WFP candidate Nicholas O’Rourke repeats his performance from four years ago, City Council could end up without any GOP at-large seats.
2 years ago
9 Democratic Philadelphia mayoral candidates attend gun violence forum
The race for mayor is a crowded field, including five former Philadelphia City Council members.
2 years ago
Mike Stack announces intentions to run for mayor, says Philadelphia Democratic Party leader
Former Lt. Gov. Mike Stack has a big base in Northeast Philadelphia and is joining a field of roughly a dozen candidates.
2 years ago
What should be the focus for Philly’s next mayor? Voters weigh in
During a community listening session Tuesday night, residents said reparations, youth opportunities should be among top concerns for the next mayor.
2 years ago
Listen 1:29Philly mayoral contenders talk Black economic opportunities at candidate forum
The BBEx Network on Sunday brought together Black and brown professionals from across Philly to hear from some of the mayoral candidates directly.
2 years ago
In 1992 Bloom pleaded no contest to corrupting a minor, later saying he did so to reduce the teen’s “emotional stress.”
2 years ago
Republican Oh ‘leaning towards’ joining crowded contest of Dems for Philly mayor
The Republican believes whoever wins the crowded Democratic primary may be vulnerable to a candidate from the other side of the aisle.
2 years ago
Councilmember David Oh planning to resign to run for Philly mayor as a Republican
Philadelphia City Council’s first Asian American lawmaker, who grew up in Cobbs Creek, has never shied away from bucking the system.
2 years ago