Will John Street Challenge Michael Nutter in November?
Milton Street Gets 24 Percent of the Vote. Is that more embarrassing for Street or for Nutter? [Inquirer]
John Street Has an Announcement. Today, the former mayor, who switched his party affiiliation last month, will reveal his political plans for the fall. [Daily News] Last night, he bashed the Nutter administration. “He’s a nice guy, people like him,” Street said. “But the question is, is he tough enough in these difficult times?” [MyFoxPhilly.com]
DROP Fallout. Marge Tartaglione and Frank Rizzo are done. [Daily News] For more election results, click here.
Tragedy in Northeast Philly. A 15-year-old Archbishop Ryan freshman was killed when he was hit by a car outside of the school yesterday shortly after dismissal. [6ABC]
Susquehanna River Named the Nation’s “Most Endangered.” Last year, the Delaware River held this title. The Susquehanna earned the recognition this year largely due to fracking. [CBS3]
PECO Wants You to Pay More. The energy company filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to increase the rate by about 2.5 percent for residential customers. [Philadelphia Business Journal]