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Election 2019
Street endorses Williams, Butkovitz attacks Kenney
Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Williams over incumbent Kenney in mayor’s race; Butkovitz attacks mayor on diversity.
5 years ago
Unions, soda industry: See who’s spending the most on Philly’s local races
It appears Philly will have yet another election in which independent, outside groups spend more to influence votes than the top candidates themselves.
5 years ago
The soda tax ad wars are back: Beverage industry attacks Kenney in new ad
The soda industry will spend $408,000 over two weeks on a new TV ad slamming Kenney’s sweetened drinks tax, about one month before the primary election.
5 years ago
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philly Dems dump sheriff from endorsed ticket
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philadelphia’s Democratic ward leaders have dumped incumbent Sheriff Jewell Williams from the party’s endorsed ticket.
5 years ago
Super PAC airs first TV ad of Philly mayor’s race
The first ad in the Philadelphia mayor’s race comes from a labor-backed super PAC supporting Mayor Jim Kenney’s re-election bid.
5 years ago
Williams, Butkovitz talk policies at mayoral debate; Kenney a no-show
Democratic mayoral candidate and state Sen. Anthony Williams wants to give every high school senior a $10,000 check at graduation.
5 years ago
30 Democrats scramble for five Philly Council nominations
Trump-driven activism drives a surge in Philly Council candidates. It's the highest number since 1979, which was in response to Frank Rizzo.
5 years ago
Philly Democrats yank backing of Philly Sheriff Jewell Williams amid sexual harassment claims
Philadelphia Democratic leaders have withdrawn their re-election backing of Sheriff Jewell Williams, who has been accused of sexual harassment by three women.
5 years ago
State Sen. Williams makes supervised injection site issue in Philly mayor’s race
At a contentious forum, Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams said he's against opening a place where people could use drugs under medical supervision.
5 years ago
Crowded field seeking to run Philly elections
Concerns about ballot security and a surge in Democratic engagement produce a large field of candidates for Philadelphia’s city commission, which runs elections.
5 years ago
Mayoral candidate Williams says Kenney’s plans to stem violence in Philly have failed
Democratic mayoral candidate Anthony Williams criticized Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on crime, saying his plans to stem violence have failed.
5 years ago
Democratic socialist pulls lucky ballot position in Philly Council race
A 26-year-old democratic socialist drew the top ballot position in Philly’s Council race as candidates followed a time-honored tradition involving an old coffee can.
5 years ago
Williams: ‘Dirty,’ ‘dangerous’ Philly needs new leadership
Calling Philadelphia a ‘dirty’ and ‘dangerous’ city, West Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams kicks off mayoral campaign against incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney.
5 years ago
Pa. state Sen. Williams, former controller Butkovitz challenge Philly Mayor Kenney
Two Democrats are challenging Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s bid for a second term.
5 years ago
GOP candidate Daphne Goggins is out of Philly mayor’s race
Goggins ended her short-lived campaign in a Facebook video Monday evening, saying Philadelphia’s Republican Party apparatus failed to support her.
5 years ago