
Elections
Producer sues Fox News, alleging she’s being set up for blame in $1.6 billion suit
Abby Grossberg says she was misled by Fox lawyers who prepared her to testify in the defamation lawsuit. Fox News says she's revealed confidential information and has sued her
2 years ago
Challenger drops out of West Philly Council primary, paving the way for Gauthier’s second term
Some had deemed neighborhood business maven Jabari Jones a potential threat to the first-term incumbent. Then came the petition challenge.
2 years ago
Will Philly’s new mayor try to curb street racing?
Four-wheelers and dirt bikes are a common occurrence on Philly streets, and some mayoral candidates want this change.
2 years ago
Atlantic City Councilman accused of fraud by federal government
MD Hossain Morshed is accused of submitting false voter applications and lying about it, as well as falsely claiming unemployment benefits.
2 years ago
The ACLU of Pennsylvania has a new policy paper about the history of the practice.
2 years ago
The Horn & Hardart ‘coffee can of destiny’ is still ruling Philly elections
Drawing numbers from a tin to determine ballot order is one of the city’s decades-old traditions. Not everyone appreciates the idiosyncrasy.
2 years ago
‘It’s about time’: Michael Nutter endorses Rebecca Rhynhart in Philadelphia’s mayoral race
Rhynhart is one of four women running to be Philadelphia’s next mayor. Nutter said “it’s about time” a woman is in charge of the city.
2 years ago
At Kensington forum, elementary school students ask mayoral candidates for solutions
Students of Casarez Elementary stressed the impacts of rampant drug use and violence in the neighborhood.
2 years ago
Listen 1:23All six candidates participating in the BUILD Philly forum backed a plan for a subway along Roosevelt Boulevard if the money were available.
2 years ago
A poll from the Lenfest Institute shows similar concerns among voters of all ages, but very different approaches to solving the problems.
2 years ago
65% of Philadelphians think the city is ‘on the wrong track,’ Lenfest survey finds
Research focused on the issues thought to be at the forefront of voters’ minds as Philadelphia prepares to elect new city leaders.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20Brian O’Neill has held Philly’s Far Northeast Council seat for 43 years. Could Democrats unseat him?
The veteran lawmaker’s tenure has been built on support for police and preservation of his district’s suburban feel.
2 years ago
Pence says Trump was ‘wrong’ about Jan. 6 and that history will hold him accountable
Pence said Trump's "reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day," in his most forceful rebuke yet of his two-time running mate.
2 years ago
Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury, lawyer says
Manhattan DA's office invites Former President Trump to testify next week regarding the investigation of alleged hush money payments made during 2016 presidential campaign.
2 years ago
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta enters 2024 race for Pennsylvania auditor general
“I think that it is time that we have an underdog to be the watchdog for working Pennsylvanians,” Kenyatta told reporters at a news conference outside the state Capitol.
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