Politics
Five Questions You Should Ask Candidates Before Signing Their Petitions
Next Tuesday, March 12th, is the final deadline for candidates running in Philadelphia’s May 21st primary election to submit their petition signatures to get on […]
Jared Solomon on Calling for Bobby Henon’s Resignation: “I Stepped Up”
Last week, state Rep. Jared Solomon, who represents the the 202nd District in the Northeast, surprised many when he called for the resignation of recently […]
Here’s How Likely These 6 Philly-Area Politicians Are to Run in 2020
As the 2020 presidential campaign intensifies, an unprecedented number of politicians (literally scores) are thought to be considering runs at President Donald Trump. And a […]
The People Opposing Allan Domb’s Term Limits Bill Are the Best Reason to Pass It
Philadelphians could have a chance to cast the most radical ballot referendum vote in years during the May 21st primary election — if a self-interested City […]
Omar Woodard on Why He’s Challenging 20-Year Incumbent Darrell Clarke
After years of working in the public sector, North Philly native Omar Woodard has officially announced his bid for City Council. The progressive millennial, who […]
Allan Domb Wants City Council Term Limits. His Colleagues Aren’t Fans.
Philadelphia City Council member Allan Domb wants fresher ideas — and colleagues. Domb introduced a bill this week to cap City Council members’ time in office to three […]
Activists Threatened, Allegedly Attacked During Protest at Blackwell Campaign Event
A reelection kickoff event on Tuesday night for veteran City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell was marred by a series of violent threats and an alleged attack […]
Daphne Goggins Wins Vote to Retain Historic GOP Mayoral Endorsement
After making history last week as the first black woman ever to receive a mayoral endorsement from the Philadelphia Republican party, Daphne Goggins won an […]
Daphne Goggins Makes History With Philly GOP Mayoral Endorsement
History was made on Wednesday night when Philadelphia’s Republican party leaders voted to endorse Daphne Goggins in the May 21st GOP mayoral primary, making her […]
Let’s Hope Kenney’s Renewed Focus on Black Issues Isn’t Just Pandering (Again)
Diversity is the new Black. Over the weekend, Mayor Jim Kenney officially announced he was running for reelection in a two-minute video posted on social […]
Katherine Gilmore Richardson Wants to Become Philly’s Youngest Black Council Member
In mid-January, longtime City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown announced that she would not be seeking re-election. Now, her former chief of staff, Katherine Gilmore Richardson, […]
Mayor Kenney, Where Is the Call for Bobby Henon to Step Down?
As an experienced politician, Mayor Jim Kenney should know by now that when it comes to holding political figures accountable, consistency is the key to […]
Here’s Why Jamie Gauthier Thinks She Can Defeat Longtime Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell
Last week, West Philly native Jamie Gauthier officially announced her bid for City Council in the 3rd District. A former executive director of the Fairmount […]
Scenes From the Campaign Trail: A Black Trump Supporter Throws a Mayoral Kickoff Birthday
On Tuesday night, as news broke that the feds were set to indict longtime Democratic political kingpin John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty and other union officials […]
By All Means, Philly, #MuteRKelly — but #EvictJewellWilliams Too
It’s always great when local elected officials can take on a national issue in a huge way — but it’s even better when they can […]