
Elections 2023
Philadelphia’s City Council candidates get face-to-face time with voters at WHYY
WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia co-hosted the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention.
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Philly Ethics Board alleges illegal coordination between mayoral candidate Jeff Brown and super PACs
The board is asking a court to ban continued spending, which could majorly shake up the race.
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How Philly’s next mayor may rely on arts groups to address civic problems
Mayoral candidates say they want to use the arts to address civic problems. Some even see it as an important part of anti-violence work.
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Listen 5:13The former four-term Council member said she “intends to remain in public life and have community impact.”
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Meet your Philly City Council at-large candidates face-to-face
WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and League of Women Voters of Philadelphia are co-hosting the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention on April 11.
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Listen 5:09Gun violence, opioid crisis dominate Philly mayoral debate on public health
Most candidates are making public health issues like gun violence a campaign priority. How they plan to solve those problems is another story.
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Rally against gun violence gives young Philadelphians access to lawmakers and resources
Poets, speakers, and civic leaders encouraged young people to get involved, including sending letters to area lawmakers.
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Listen 1:07New director of Philly Cultural Fund has a message for the next mayor
Theater artist Gabriela Sanchez will lead the city’s arts granting organization, and wants the next mayor to value the power of the arts.
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Philly mayoral candidates say more help is on the way for the arts
Cultural organizations within the city want the next mayor to provide additional funds for the arts and help the industry further integrate into the city’s commerce.
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Listen 1:04Why Philly’s youth need to be included in the next mayor’s plan to stop violence
We're seeing increased "tough on crime" talk from certain candidates, but they don't understand the harms of increased policing, writes organizer Bre Stoves.
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Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts
In May, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for three vacant seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
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Philadelphia wants to be able to stash more cash for a hypothetical ‘rainy day’
A question on the May 16 primary ballot asks voters to approve changes to a complicated financial formula, with the goal of building a better financial reserve.
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Philly mayoral candidates discuss school conditions, gun violence during forum
The systems in place “are institutionally designed to shatter dreams and fill prisons,” one student told candidates.
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Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot
All 17 seats are up for reelection.
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Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme Court
Pennsylvania elects its Supreme Court justices in statewide partisan contests. The winners of the May 16 primary will compete during the Nov. 7 general election.
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