
Elections 2023
Civic engagement, young voters, and teaching the next generation of Philadelphia’s leaders
Ahead of the primary, youth engagement has taken many forms, even including those not yet old enough to cast a ballot.
7 months ago
Listen 1:39‘Your vote matters’: Philly officials talk election security, cured ballots ahead of Election Day
Election officials shared how voters can resolve ballot errors, and what to expect with a new tablet sign-in.
7 months ago
Big money is flowing in Chester’s tight mayoral race
Incumbent Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland’s campaign has received a substantial financial boost from the manager of a charter school — as well as Philly’s top Democrat.
7 months ago
What does the mayor actually do? The job of Philadelphia’s top official, explained
We talked to former administration officials and took a spin through Philly’s Home Rule Charter. Here’s what we found.
7 months ago
Pa. primary election 2023: When to expect results, how vote counting will work, and more
Pennsylvania county election officials expect to have results on election night. But the vote counting system remains cumbersome despite new improvements.
7 months ago
Helen Gym rallies with Bernie and AOC as Philadelphia’s primary nears
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Philly’s primary would be a ‘street fight,’ won by the candidate who could best turn out their supporters.
7 months ago
Listen 1:21Cure your ballot: 1,400 Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors
Check the list to make sure there isn’t a problem with your ballot. If there is, you have a chance to fix it and make sure your vote counts.
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How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners
A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.
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Listen 5:28From affordable housing to agency in voting, candidates and citizens tackled access — what it means, where it isn’t, and how it impacts the civic process.
7 months ago
Ideas to steal: What Philly’s next mayor could borrow from other cities to support the arts
As the Philly mayoral race inches closer to the May 16 primary, here’s how other cities support and utilize arts in city government.
7 months ago
Listen 5:37Young Philadelphians want to be heard before you elect the city’s next mayor
WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter followed three young Philadelphians who are fighting to make their voices heard this election season.
7 months ago
Race to watch: Heather Boyd and Katie Ford duel for pivotal Delco state House seat
All eyes are on a race between Democrat Heather Boyd and Republican Katie Ford in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district.
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Listen 3:40Philly’s first female top cop wants to change public opinion about law enforcement, and herself
A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.
7 months ago
Where do Philly mayoral candidates stand on business and economic development?
Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.
7 months ago
Listen 5:38Pennsylvania GOP puts clout back on line in primary after losing ’22 Senate, governor races
In 2022, riven by loyalties to candidates, party committee members stepped aside without endorsing in a nine-person field for governor and seven-person field for U.S. Senate.
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