
Elections
In race spotlighting South Philly gentrification, Kenyatta Johnson wins
Both Vidas and Johnson also explicitly campaigned on the issue of housing costs, councilmanic prerogative, and other land use issues.
6 years ago
Listen 2:54New faces set to join Philly City Council as Democratic machine takes at-large races
The party’s endorsed candidates beat out a huge field of contenders.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s Democratic Party shows it still has some punch in 2019 primary
Philadelphia’s Democratic party showed some life in battles with progressive activists in the 2019 primary.
6 years ago
How Jamie Gauthier toppled a West Philadelphia dynasty
Political newcomer Jamie Gauthier opened a new chapter for West Philadelphia on Tuesday with a commanding primary win over longtime Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell.
6 years ago
District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam
Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
6 years ago
Philly sheriff upset: Rochelle Bilal apparent winner over embattled Jewell Williams
With sexual harassment allegations dogging the incumbent, the department looks set to get its first-ever woman leader.
6 years ago
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney wins Democratic primary
Soda tax backlash wasn’t enough to lift challengers over the incumbent, who’ll likely coast to a second term.
6 years ago
2019 Pennsylvania primary election results
Here are the latest results from primary night in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
‘Like taking a test,’ some Pa. voters move to paper with new voting machines
Several Pennsylvania counties debuted new voting machines Tuesday as part of a statewide upgrade stemming from a lawsuit settlement and mandate from Gov. Tom Wolf.
6 years ago
Election fraud central? Half of complaints hail from Philly’s 7th District, DA says
Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, who is facing challenger Angel Cruz, alleged widespread tampering in her last election.
6 years ago
Philly primary voters head to polls for key City Council seats, Dem. candidate for mayor
Polls for the 2019 primary election open at 7 a.m. in the Philadelphia region as residents gear up to vote on a number of key offices and ballot amendments.
6 years ago
Philly Democratic machine, progressives battle in primary Tuesday
Philadelphia progressive organizations are mounting a field effort they expect to compete with the Democratic ward organization in Tuesday’s primary election.
6 years ago
Listen 5:162019 primary election watch parties in Philly
Where to have political fun on the evening of May 21.
6 years ago
Jim Kenney cares a lot about the children of Philadelphia. Has he done enough for their schools?
Some of Kenney’s boldest moves have come on education issues. But he’s also taken a restrained approach to the city's school system.
6 years ago
Get ready for Montco’s new modern voting system: Paper ballots
Paper ballots are replacing push-button machines as a part of a nation-wide push to update voting technology and make it more secure.
6 years ago