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The 3rd Congressional District has a highly competitive primary for the first time in 35 years. From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.
The Oldest SEPTA Key Cards Will Expire Soon, and They’re Not Even Fully Operational Yet
It’s been three years since the launch of SEPTA’s “modern” payment system, and you still can’t take a one-way trip on Regional Rail with a Key.
Gamblers Sue SugarHouse Over “Illegitimate” Decks and Botched Card Games
The Philadelphia casino was fined by the state in 2018 for problems at its gaming tables, and now two men who say they lost more than $250,000 there want their money back … and then some.
Shake-Ups and Sure Bets: Four Major Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary
Black women winning big, union endorsements carrying weight, and a bad day for (some) incumbents were among the highlights of an eventful election.
Thomas and Gilmore Richardson Win in Council Primary, Heralding Arrival of Next Generation
Barring the unexpected, Katherine Gilmore Richardson and Isaiah Thomas will be the first millennials elected to serve on City Council come November.
South Philly Woman Offers $1,000 for Return of Passport Stolen From Sprouts Market
Police are looking for this man in connection with a theft that has made Rebecca O’Leary’s life unusually Kafkaesque.
Tracey Gordon Defeats Longtime Incumbent Ron Donatucci for Register of Wills
Gordon ousted a politically well-connected opponent who has served in the position since 1980.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.
Jamie Gauthier Defeats 27-Year Incumbent Jannie Blackwell in City Council Race
The stunning upset means that for the first time in 45 years, a member of the Blackwell family won’t hold the District 3 Council seat.
In a Major Upset, Philly Nominates a Woman for Sheriff for the First Time
Rochelle Bilal handily beat embattled incumbent Jewell Williams on Tuesday. Here’s why her win is a #MeToo victory.
Kenney Easily Wins Democratic Nomination for Second Term
Which means, of course, the mayor will get a second term in November.
SEPTA Has a Full Budget Again — at Least for Now
A new influx of cash from the Turnpike Commission should provide a reprieve, but the funding system is still deeply flawed.
It Took the Internet Less Than 24 Hours to Find a Nurse’s Long-Lost Wedding Dress
It was easier than any of us thought.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
Here Are the Philly Primary Election Problems You Should Most Definitely Report
And one you can probably skip.
It’s Primary Day in Philadelphia: Here’s What You Need to Know
From poll locations and hours to what to do if you see something suspicious, we’ve got you covered.
Do You Know Why You’re Voting on Four Ballot Questions This Year?
Since 2015, we’ve said yes to 19 of the 20 ballot questions put before us.
Why We Desperately Need to Reform Judicial Elections in Pennsylvania
Judges often have a more direct effect on our lives than any other elected official. Until we can change how they reach the bench, it’s on us as voters to choose the best ones we can.
