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Election 2019
Williams first to hit the radio waves in Philly mayor’s race
State Sen. Anthony Williams has the first broadcast ads in the low-budget Philly mayor’s race.
5 years ago
Critiquing Kenney: For North Philly residents, everyday problems overshadow politics
The name Jim Kenney didn’t inspire much emotion around Fairhill and Strawberry Mansion. People are focused on worries that never seem to change no matter who's in City Hall.
5 years ago
Listen 9:19Critiquing Kenney: Could the mayor’s signature soda tax sink his re-election bid?
Philadelphia’s soda tax — which raises money to fund pre-K, community schools, improving parks, and other initiatives — has many critics and some defenders
5 years ago
Kenney grilled on gun violence, gentrification at Germantown mayoral debate
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, challengers state Sen. Anthony Williams and former City Controller Alan Butkovitz talk property taxes and violence in Germantown.
5 years ago
Critiquing Kenney: Taking the pulse of Philly mayor’s old neighborhood
Interviews with voters in Kenney’s old neighborhood show a mix of opinions about him, but little support for his Democratic rivals.
5 years ago
Listen 5:32Philly Council candidates talk plastic bag bans, zero-emissions public transit at forum
Six candidates for Philadelphia City Council at-large seats laid out their wide-ranging ideas for a greener city at an environmental forum Wednesday night.
5 years ago
Big Soda complies with new Philly law to reveal $604K in election spending
The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.
5 years ago
To help choose from a crowded field, Philly voters pack WHYY to question council hopefuls
WHYY and a host of partners sponsored a speed-dating style event to help voters when they hit the ballot box on May 21.
5 years ago
Philly mayor candidates clash over gun violence, stop-and-frisk at their first forum
Challengers hammered Mayor Jim Kenney on gun violence and hiring practices at Philadelphia black journalists forum.
5 years ago
Registration for Pa. primary closes Monday, voters already on the rise
Pennsylvania’s primary is May 21 and includes voting for candidates for positions such as mayor, district attorney, and city and county councils.
5 years ago
Mayoral candidate Butkovitz calls for revenue-neutral assessments in Philly
Former city controller is challenging incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney in the May 21 Democratic primary.
5 years ago
Young voters present Philadelphia Green New Deal for council race
A group of young people wants to put climate change and social justice at the center of the debate for May’s City Council elections.
5 years ago
Most Philly Council candidates oppose the 10-year tax abatement
Philadelphia’s tax break for new construction has become a rallying cry among the 46 City Council candidates that will be on the primary ballot in May.
5 years ago
Why Philly’s mayoral candidates are hardly campaigning
Do Philly voters even know there's a mayoral primary going on? Why is the campaign so quiet, even as outside groups pour money into the race?
Air Date: April 15, 2019
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