John Fetterman
The Philadelphia Democratic Establishment Has Officially Lost Its Mojo
If this year’s Democratic primary cycle taught us anything, it’s that the city’s political machine is in trouble. In what felt like a reformation, progressives […]
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Conor Lamb Is Running Like a Republican
The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is heating up, and it’s shaping up as a race between two progressives — namely, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman […]
Why the Kenyatta vs. Fetterman vs. Lamb Senate Primary Is the Race to Watch in May
On May 17th, the Democratic U.S. Senate primary will be a political “Infinity War” of sorts. The three major candidates vying for their party’s nomination […]
One Moment From John Fetterman’s Past Could Derail His Senate Bid
It’s the Ides of March, a date that lives in infamy, the day that Julius Caesar was betrayed and butchered by members of the Roman […]
Mayor Kenney Is Backed Into One Hell of a Corner Over the Parkway Encampment
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Federal Judge Says Time’s Up for Parkway […]
Gov. Wolf Is Finally Chill About Legalizing Marijuana
Gov. Tom Wolf has finally opened his mind to the idea of legalizing recreational weed use in Pennsylvania … after Lt. Gov. John Fetterman shined a […]
Blunt Words: The Best Responses From the Lieutenant Governor’s Weed Survey
You’ve been living your whole life thinking August 8th is just another mid-month summer doldrums day. Which we suppose is true — but it is also […]
John Fetterman’s Marijuana “Listening Tour” Will Make Four Stops in Philly
John Fetterman wants to talk to you about weed. The Pennsylvania lieutenant governor will bring his marijuana “listening tour” to Philly and Bucks County this month, and […]
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Wants to Talk to You About Weed
John Fetterman is proving once again that he’s Pennsylvania’s most chill politician. If you ever wanted to chat with the lieutenant governor about weed, now’s […]
Why Isn’t Philly Ready to Elect a Radically Progressive Black Candidate?
For the last two primary election cycles, I’ve felt conflicted over the victories of progressive candidates. In one sense, I’ve become more optimistic about the future of […]
Bernie Sanders Will Rally in Philadelphia on Friday
Philadelphia will once again feel the Bern this Friday. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to the city for a rally at City Hall with lieutenant […]
We Asked John Fetterman If He’s a Sheetz or Wawa Guy
If you don’t know John Fetterman by now, you should. A physically striking man often clad in black, Fetterman is not exactly someone you’d expect to […]
Fetterman: Stop Calling the Soda Tax “Regressive” — It’s Actually Progressive
(Editor’s note: This is an opinion column from guest writers John and Gisele Fetterman. John is the mayor of Braddock, Pa., and a former candidate for […]
What’s Next for John Fetterman?
I texted my girlfriend while working on an election story Tuesday night. “Who’d you vote for in the Senate race?” I asked her. Her reply […]
Katie McGinty Soundly Beats Joe Sestak for Democratic Senate Nomination
Katie McGinty, Governor Tom Wolf‘s former chief of staff, won the four-way race Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate tonight, thoroughly beating her top rival, […]