
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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Meehan won’t seek re-election after furor over payment to aide claiming harassment
The Delaware County Republican is the fifth member of Congress to resign or abandon re-election amid a national reckoning over sexual misconduct in the workplace.
7 years ago
Listen to U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan explain his sexual harassment case
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Listen 9:17Meehan admits ‘deep affection’ for accuser, but denies sexual harassment
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Outrage over Trump is helping Democrats win elections
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Philly city controllers — going places?
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