
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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Charges now unlikely for Brady in probe of $90,000 transfer to political rival
It appears U.S. Rep. Bob Brady of Philadelphia may skate on the investigation into his 2012 primary opponent's withdrawal from the campaign.
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7 years ago
Waging early internet war in suburban Pa. congressional race
National Democratic and Republican groups are running negative ads in the 6th Congressional District.
7 years ago
FBI searches Congressman Bob Brady’s emails in probe of $90K paid to rival
The search involves allegations that U.S. Rep. Bob Brady paid his 2012 Democratic primary opponent $90,000 from his campaign fund to drop his challenge for Brady's seat.
7 years ago
Pa. auditor general completes review of DNC staff bonuses
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Tax code overhaul: How area representatives voted
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