Philly White-Collar Union Declines to Endorse Its Own VP for City Council
Accusations of racial — and personal — animosity have roiled District Council 47 official Ethelind Baylor’s campaign for an at-large Council seat.
Excessive Drama Surrounding Petition Challenges Is a Turnoff for Voters
The nastiest phase of the Philly election cycle is finally over — and thank goodness it is.
The Moral Case for Why We Must Repeal the Soda Tax
On one side we have the privileged who reap its benefits without ever touching a sugary drink, and on the other the impoverished and people of color who fund those benefits.
Most Charges Dropped Against BBWC Co-Founder Who Disrupted Council Meeting
Activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad originally faced charges on seven counts over a protest of Council member Jannie Blackwell in February.
City Commissioner Candidate: We Must Fight 2020 Vote Suppression Efforts
“I’m the only candidate in the race who has worked on voting rights or election reform issues as part of their profession,” says attorney Kahlil Williams.
State Sen. Anthony Williams on Why He’s Running for Mayor
“If people understand and connect the dots between their life experience and the mayor’s record, there will be a change,” says the longtime politician on what it will take for him to defeat Jim Kenney.
Democrats Who Filed to Run for City Council at Large: 34. Chance of Real Change: 0.
This super-crowded field means we’re not getting much of a shakeup in City Hall.
Movita Johnson-Harrell Becomes First Muslim Woman State Rep
She replaces convicted former state Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown in the 190th District.
Two Attic Youth Center Leaders Suspended Following Discrimination Allegations
The LGBTQ youth nonprofit’s executive director and director of programs and operations were relieved of their duties on Tuesday, pending an investigation.
Five Questions You Should Ask Candidates Before Signing Their Petitions
Candidates running in Philly’s May primary have until March 12th to gather enough signatures to get on the ballot. Here’s how to make your brief interaction count.
Jared Solomon on Calling for Bobby Henon’s Resignation: “I Stepped Up”
“I do not believe I will be receiving any holiday cards from Local 98 moving forward,” says the Northeast state rep.
The People Opposing Allan Domb’s Term Limits Bill Are the Best Reason to Pass It
Philadelphia is one of only two major cities that don’t impose municipal council term limits.
Omar Woodard on Why He’s Challenging 20-Year Incumbent Darrell Clarke
“It is well past time that a new generation of Philadelphians finds a seat at the table,” says the 35-year-old North Philadelphia native.
BBWC Co-Founder Charged in Jannie Blackwell Protest at City Council Meeting
Activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad faces charges on seven counts, including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, over an incident at City Hall on Thursday.