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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Political pageant for Delaware County Democrats
After years in the wilderness, the Delaware County Democratic Party can pick a congressional candidate — and it has 14 to choose from.
7 years ago
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Rendell backs Scanlon for Congress in redrawn Delaware County district
Ed Rendell endorses Mary Gay Scanlon for Congress in the crowded Delco district field.
7 years ago
Former Philly Sheriff John Green beats charges in federal corruption case
Former Philadelphia sheriff avoids conviction on five federal corruption charges stemming from the award of contracts to businesses owned by a friend.
7 years ago
Is Pennsylvania swarming with illegal voters?
We explore the claim that there are 100,000 illegal voters in the commonwealth.
7 years ago
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A ballot challenge among friends in Montco congressional race
Pennsylvania state Rep. Madeleine Dean challenges nomination petitions of friend and fellow lawmaker Mary Jo Daley.
7 years ago
Corruption case of former Philly sheriff goes to jury
John Green served as city sheriff for 22 years. He's accused of directing contracts to companies owned by a friend who allegedly rewarded him with lavish payments.
7 years ago
Costello the latest Philly-area Rep. to drop re-election bid
Chester County U.S. Rep Ryan Costello is reportedly withdrawing from his re-election bid.
7 years ago
City fund previously accused of loose spending practices gets a new board
Mayor Jim Kenney has named a new nine-member board for the Fund for Philadelphia, two of whose past chairs were accused of misspending
7 years ago
Sharp-elbowed ad war starts early for Republicans running for Pa. governor
Scott Wagner and Paul Mango are trading blows in expensive TV ad campaigns for the GOP nomination for Pennsylvania governor.
7 years ago
Philly congressman’s aide faces new charges
New charges against Bob Brady associate Ken Smukler are connected to a 2014 congressional campaign he ran for Marjorie Margolies.
7 years ago
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Hoeffel in, Bill Green out as congressional candidates file
Dozens of candidates file to run for new congressional seats today
7 years ago
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Local 98 gave $500,000 to DelCo Republicans, angering some Dems
Electricians union supporting a Philly candidate for the largely Delco Democratic congressional primary donated lots of dough to Delco Republicans over the past four years.
7 years ago
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