John Dougherty
Frank Keel Is Back with Johnny Doc (For Today, At Least)
In June, a longtime partnership in Philadelphia politics came to an end. Clout reported that John Dougherty and IBEW Local 98 spokesperson Frank Keel had been […]
This Isn’t the First Time the Feds Have Searched Johnny Doc’s Home
The news that authorities raided several properties connected to John Dougherty, the Philly power broker and IBEW Local 98 business manager, came as a surprise. […]
What They’re Saying on Social Media About the Johnny Doc Raid
One of the most powerful men in Philadelphia may be in hot water. This morning, the FBI raided a number of properties associated with John Dougherty, […]
FBI Raids Electricians Union Boss Johnny Doc’s House, Local 98 Hall
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. Federal and state authorities conducted an early-morning raid of several properties connected to IBEW Local […]
The Soda Tax Battle’s Biggest Winners and Losers
One of the longest and most expensive political wars in recent Philadelphia history has come to an end. On Thursday, City Council voted 13-4 to enact a tax on […]
How Jim Kenney’s Big Soda Tax Victory Is Upending City Hall
For years, Philadelphians saw government dysfunction everywhere they looked. In City Hall, former Mayor Michael Nutter was so impotent that he couldn’t persuade a single Council […]
The No-Bullshit Guide to the Fight Over the Philly Soda Tax
For the third time in less than 10 years, Philadelphia City Council is reaching the end of a debate on whether to impose a tax on […]
Rendell: “Probably More Ugly Women in America Than Attractive Ones”
Ed Rendell has always been a reliable guy to go to when you need a memorable soundbite, but a new quote from Rendell — the man […]
The No-Bullshit Guide: 2016 Election’s Biggest Winners and Losers
Oftentimes, elections feel like they’ve been decided by the powers that be before they’re even over. The 2016 primary was different: It was full of genuine nail-biters. At […]
Is Josh Shapiro the Guy to Clean Up Kathleen Kane’s Scandal-Ravaged Office?
Pennsylvania Democrats have been excited about Josh Shapiro for over a decade. The 42-year-old Montgomery County career politician has put his stamp on every institution […]
Deputy D.A. Recommends Arresting Johnny Doc, Gets Demoted
Was a high-ranking member of the District Attorney’s Office demoted over a controversial investigation into Local 98 leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty? Multiple law enforcement […]
Deputy D.A. Recommends Arresting Johnny Doc, Gets Demoted
Was a high-ranking member of the District Attorney’s Office demoted over a controversial investigation into Local 98 leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty? Multiple law enforcement […]
Report: Feds Have Joined the Johnny Doc Investigation
Federal investigators have joined the inquiry into a fight involving powerful union leader John Dougherty, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The paper said James Reid, owner of […]
5 Takeaways From the Alleged Johnny Doc Brawl
The Philadelphia Inquirer broke a bombshell of a story today: John Dougherty, the politically influential labor leader, was in a physical altercation with a nonunion electrician on January 21st […]
IBEW Local 98 Literally Has 3 Surveillance Drones Now
In early January, John Dougherty‘s IBEW Local 98 union held a large protest in front of the old Parker Spruce Hotel. They brought three giant […]