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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No surge in candidates for Philly Democratic committee posts
Despite the efforts of activists to get people more involved in the party, roughly the same number of Democrats have filed to run for committee posts as four years ago.
7 years ago
Former Philly deputy mayor enters race for Pa.’s newly redrawn 5th Congressional District
Richard Lazer, who has deep ties to organized labor, will seek the nomination in a mostly suburban district.
7 years ago
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7 years ago
More Democrats enter scrum for Meehan’s congressional seat
Three more Democrats are running for Meehan's seat, with more sure to follow.
7 years ago
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Casey backs Houlahan for Congress
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey endorses Chrissy Houlahan for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District primary.
7 years ago
Congressional hopefuls scramble as Pa. districts shuffled
Candidates start circulating nominating petitions Tuesday in new districts due to the court order. Some are changing districts, some are quitting.
7 years ago
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Pa. State Sen. Daylin Leach officially ends bid for Congress
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7 years ago
Former Philly sheriff faces corruption trial
Former Philadelphia Sheriff John Green and an associate go on trial in federal court this week.
7 years ago
Crowd emerges seeking GOP nomination in Rep. Pat Meehan’s district
Seven Republicans emerge for the 7th congressional district, none of them prominent party members.
7 years ago
Philly-area Democratic congressional hopefuls struggle to raise cash
At least 15 Democratic candidates are running in Philadelphia-area congressional primaries, but campaign finance reports show many are struggling to raise money.
7 years ago
Former prosecutor takes a shot at Meehan’s congressional seat
Former federal prosecutor Ashley Lunkenheimer joins the crowded Democratic field in 7th Congressional District run.
7 years ago
Minister joins the hunt for Brady’s seat in Congress
The Rev. Kevin Johnson declares for Brady's seat in the 1st District ... which could disappear.
7 years ago