Dave Davies has covered local politics and government in Philadelphia for more than 30 years.
He loves the speed, reach, and versatility of the ‘net but believes journalists should still check their facts, give folks in the hot seat their say, and think before they hit Send. He’ll write about local and national topics.
Dave is currently senior reporter for WHYY, and a contributor and fill-in host for Fresh Air with Terry Gross. He was a reporter and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News for 19 years, and before that was city hall bureau chief for KYW News Radio and city hall correspondent for WHYY.
He’s a Texas native who’s spent his working life in Philadelphia. Before getting into journalism, he worked as a teacher, cab driver, and welder.
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Pennsylvania officials have sent letters to 7,700 registered voters who may not be citizens.
7 years ago
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Philly congressional candidate fails to file campaign finance report
Philadelphia congressional hopeful Michele Lawrence never filed campaign finance report due April 15.
7 years ago
Delaware Valley-area GOP reps rate high in bipartisanship survey
A ranking of members of Congress on bipartisanship found Republicans generally performing better than Democrats, and local lawmakers rating high.
7 years ago
Super PAC opens fire in Delco congressional race, two candidates quit
A super PAC funded by the Philadelphia area electricians union has spent $200,000 to run a TV ad supporting South Philadelphia congressional candidate Rich Lazer.
7 years ago
Bucks County Democrats battle to take on Fitzpatrick
A self-funding millionaire and military veteran go at it in Bucks County Democratic congressional primary.
7 years ago
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Electricians union Local 98 gives $200,000 to super PAC
A super PAC backed by Electricians Local 98 has formed a super PAC to help Philadelphia congressional candidate Rich Lazer.
7 years ago
Dent to leave Congress — another Pa. special election coming
Republican U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent of the Lehigh Valley says he'll resign from Congress in the coming weeks
7 years ago
Arkoosh to Hoeffel: Hang it up
Montgomery County Commission Chair whacks Congressional candidate Joe Hoeffel in a Facebook video.
7 years ago
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Attacks in Pennsylvania governor’s race getting personal
Campaigning for GOP nomination, Scott Wagner and Paul Mango are trading intensely personal shots in their ad war.
7 years ago
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Bill to kill Philly soda tax introduced in Harrisburg
State Rep. Mark Mustio's bill would kill the Philly sweetened-beverage tax and ban it elsewhere.
7 years ago
Ellsworth tries to break through noise in Pennsylvania governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Laura Ellsworth is facing state Sen. Scott Wagner and businessman Paul Mango in the May 15 primary.
7 years ago
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Daley, two others drop congressional bids in Philly suburbs
Suburban congressional candidates Mary Jo Daley, Shelly Chauncey, and George Badey end their congressional campaigns.
7 years ago