Shai Ben-Yaacov

Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a bill ending protections for union members under the Labor Anti-Injunction Act. (AP file photo)

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Wolf ends controversial labor exemption in Pa.

Sarina Rose remembers the day well. ...

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Pa. Supreme Court can’t stay out of the headlines — here’s another one

The Philadelphia mayor’s race is the one getting all the attention in the region, but the biggest race no one is watching is the contes ...

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‘Sons of Ben: The Movie’ screening in Philadelphia

A local Major League Soccer booster group forms before there’s even a team. Then the very presence of the Sons of Ben helps prompt ...

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Billie Holiday, Roots headline Philly Walk of Fame 2015 Class

Philadelphia will honor seven legends of the local music scene this fall. Thursday, the Philadelphia Music Alliance announced its ...

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City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson is seeking re-election. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)

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Incumbents retain council seats in contested 2nd, 7th Districts

In lower Northeast Philadelphia, Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez has retained her Democratic nomination despite a stiff challenge fro ...

9 years ago

Doug Oliver wears colorful socks at The Next Mayor debate at Temple University in Philadelphia on Monday, May 4, 2015. ( STEPHANIE AARONSON / Staff Photographer )

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Endless mayoral forums form plenty of impressions

One of the unique features of this mayor’s race is just how many times the candidates see each other. It seems every communit ...

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Mayoral Candidate JIm Kenney meets potential voters in Strawberry Mansion Saturday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)

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Jim Kenney’s evolution is apparent–independence not so much

By now, you’ve probably seen an ad or two for the presumed front-runner in the race. If you know anything about Jim Kenney, you ...

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Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney (left) and City Council President Darrell Clarke tour North Philadelphia. (Newsworks photo/Brad Larrison)

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Clarke hosts, but doesn’t endorse Kenney

A community walking tour is standard campaign fare, ...

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This photograph shows a view of the Philadelphia skyline framing the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from perspective of the Art Museum.(Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, 1962/Temple University Urban Archives)

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Strange tales of Philadelphia mayors past

Interesting tid bits related to past Philadelphia mayors — Click the links above, to listen! Everyone knows the names of Philade ...

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Doug Oliver’s position on school closures less than clear

Does Philadelphia mayoral candidate Doug Oliver support school closures? I asked Oliver about that at Monday night’s mayoral for ...

9 years ago

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Former KC Mayor offers lessons in leadership

Mayors who are no longer in office often have the luxury of speaking more candidly about what it takes to do the job. Former Kansa ...

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Former Mayor of the District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo)

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The ‘other’ Anthony Williams offers advice on leadership

Former Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams sat down with WHYY’s Dave Davies to offer his perspective on the Philadelphia mayor ...

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