
Elections
Jeff Brown’s ups and downs: How the grocery store owner became a mayoral frontrunner
From the soda tax fights of 2017 through the viral videos of 2023.
2 years ago
Why people are comparing Rhynhart’s mayoral campaign to Warren’s presidential run
Both women present as the progressive with pragmatic plans — and appear to attract a similar base.
2 years ago
As Philly mayoral primary nears, candidates are dropping out and endorsements are piling up
As the campaign winds down the candidates are getting backers to line up behind them.
2 years ago
Philly mayoral candidates target vacant land for affordable housing
Philly already disposes of city-owned land for affordable housing projects. But making this campaign plank a scalable solution presents obstacles for Philly’s next mayor.
2 years ago
Pensilvania es uno de los pocos estados que eligen a los jueces en concursos partidistas. Aquí va su guía de los candidatos a la Corte de la Commonwealth y Cortes Superiores.
2 years ago
Philadelphia’s City Council candidates get face-to-face time with voters at WHYY
WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia co-hosted the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention.
2 years ago
Jersey City mayor seeking Democratic bid for N.J. governor
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says he’s running to be New Jersey’s next governor, aiming to succeed term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy.
2 years ago
Philly Ethics Board alleges illegal coordination between mayoral candidate Jeff Brown and super PACs
The board is asking a court to ban continued spending, which could majorly shake up the race.
2 years ago
Trump’s response to criminal charges revives election lies
Trump is repeating what's been a consistent refrain throughout his political career — claiming without evidence that an election is being rigged against him.
2 years ago
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania to seek 4th term
Casey is the longest-serving Democratic U.S. senator in Pennsylvania history.
2 years ago
How Philly’s next mayor may rely on arts groups to address civic problems
Mayoral candidates say they want to use the arts to address civic problems. Some even see it as an important part of anti-violence work.
2 years ago
Listen 5:13The former four-term Council member said she “intends to remain in public life and have community impact.”
2 years ago
Elecciones primarias Pa. 2023: Guía completa de los candidatos a la Corte Suprema del Estado
Pensilvania elige a sus magistrados de la Corte Suprema en contiendas partidistas a nivel estatal. Aquí va su guía completa de los candidatos.
2 years ago
Meet your Philly City Council at-large candidates face-to-face
WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and League of Women Voters of Philadelphia are co-hosting the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention on April 11.
2 years ago
Listen 5:09Pence won’t appeal judge’s ruling, paving the way for his testimony in Justice probe
When the former vice president will testify is unclear, though former President Donald Trump could appeal the ruling by Judge James Boasberg that ordered Pence to appear befor
2 years ago