
Elections
Pa. Sen. Hughes makes decision on race for Philly Mayor
The state senator had been considering a run for mayor in a crowded race, but opted against it.
2 years ago
Billy Penn and WHYY are partnering with the CeaseFirePA Education Fund to host the “100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum” in early March.
2 years ago
Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart
Rhynhart is among several former city officials, such as former City Council members Domb, Green, Gym, Parker and Quiñones Sánchez, who resigned to run for mayor.
2 years ago
Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker
From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.
2 years ago
Helen Gym gets a big endorsement, with API PA pledging $400k and advocacy in a dozen languages
The org plans to make half a million calls, knock on more than 20,000 doors, and send up to 100,000 mailers on behalf of their chosen candidate.
2 years ago
If WFP candidate Nicholas O’Rourke repeats his performance from four years ago, City Council could end up without any GOP at-large seats.
2 years ago
The Supreme Court is weighing a theory that could upend elections. Here’s how
How federal elections are run across the U.S. could be upended if the court adopts even a limited version of a once-fringe idea known as "independent state legislature theory"
2 years ago
9 Democratic Philadelphia mayoral candidates attend gun violence forum
The race for mayor is a crowded field, including five former Philadelphia City Council members.
2 years ago
Montgomery County needs a new commissioner. Here’s how they’ll pick one
Montgomery County has to replace County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, who was tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to be Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services.
2 years ago
Mike Stack announces intentions to run for mayor, says Philadelphia Democratic Party leader
Former Lt. Gov. Mike Stack has a big base in Northeast Philadelphia and is joining a field of roughly a dozen candidates.
2 years ago
What should be the focus for Philly’s next mayor? Voters weigh in
During a community listening session Tuesday night, residents said reparations, youth opportunities should be among top concerns for the next mayor.
2 years ago
Listen 1:29A losing Republican candidate in N.M. is charged over shootings at homes of Democrats
A former candidate for the state legislature was arrested Monday for allegedly orchestrating the shootings at the homes of local Democratic officials.
2 years ago
Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.
2 years ago
Philly mayoral contenders talk Black economic opportunities at candidate forum
The BBEx Network on Sunday brought together Black and brown professionals from across Philly to hear from some of the mayoral candidates directly.
2 years ago
Philly Council returns from holiday break facing election year distractions
In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.
2 years ago