Politics
Does Gov. Corbett Have One Big Bill Left in Him?
Pennsylvania Republicans continue to hold out the possibility of a “lame duck” session to pass GOP-favored legislation before Democrat Tom Wolf becomes governor in January. […]
Philly Named a Finalist for 2016 DNC
As expected, Philadelphia is one of three finalists — the others being New York and Columbus — to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Abraham Campaign: Poll Shows Her in Lead
Former District Attorney Lynne Abraham leads the still-nascent Philly mayoral race — at least, she does according to a poll commissioned by her campaign.
Wolf Seeks Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law
The Pennsylvania Independent, a right-leaning website, reports that Gov.-elect Tom Wolf wants to pursue a law guaranteeing paid sick leave to workers across the state […]
Pa. Legislature Might Hold Lame-Duck Session
The Pennsylvania Legislature might hold a lame-duck session before Gov. Tom Corbett’s term expires in January — one last grab at passing GOP-favored legislation before Democrat […]
Dwight Evans Mulls Mayoral Run
This was unexpected: State Rep. Dwight Evans says he’s contemplating a run for mayor — his third such race, if he makes it, since 1999. […]
People Power in Philadelphia
I’m so proud of my city. Do we say that enough in Philadelphia? Outside of the Philly Love Notes blog, probably not often enough. But […]
Lynne Abraham Declares for Mayor, and the Mummers Played Rocky
Former District Attorney Lynne Abraham just declared her candidacy for mayor. Philly Mag’s Patrick Kerkstra was there and live-tweeted the announcement: Abraham sends message w/ […]
Philly Officials Make Case for More School Funding
A parade of Philadelphia officials made the case for greater state education funding Tuesday, the first of two days of hearings held here by the […]
Governing Honors Mayor Nutter
Ever get the feeling that Mayor Nutter is more beloved and more appreciated beyond Philly city limits than he is at home? We do too. […]
Funding Commission, Activists Reach Accord
The state’s Basic Education Funding Commission has decided it might be worth getting some public input, after all. POWER, the Philadelphia faith-based activist group, said […]
Kane Confirms Investigation Into Her Office
Attorney General Kathleen Kane testified before a grand jury on Monday, and publicly confirmed that her office is under investigation for a leak of grand […]
Alan Butkovitz Won’t Run for Mayor
The Daily News reports that Alan Butkovitz, the city controller, will not be running for mayor. Butkovitz hadn’t announced a campaign, but he’d long been […]
Ed Funding Committee Will Meet at City Hall
We noted earlier today that the Basic Education Funding Commission planned to meet two days in Philadelphia this week — but that the commission had not […]
Ed Funding Committee to Meet in Philadelphia
The Notebook reports that the state’s Basic Education Funding Commission will meet in Philadelphia two days this week — Tuesday and Wednesday — but that […]