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And we know who makes the best cheesesteaks in the city.
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You can expect mostly clear and sunny skies today. Temps will reach the low 70s.
We’re six weeks away from the May 16 primary election.
The general is in November, but next month’s race has the most impact on the city’s future. Historically, the Democratic candidate who wins the primary has a high chance of winning it all.
Our lead story has everything you need to know before you vote.
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— Taylor Allen (@TayImanAllen, morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
This is our no-nonsense guide.
We have the rundown on all the Democratic candidates for mayor, commissioner, city controller, register of wills, sheriff, at-large council, and district council.
It’s a lot, I know. But trust me, we made it digestible.
The format: The names appear in the same order that they will appear on the ballot, which means you won’t see any Republican or Working Families Party candidates. You also won’t find any judicial races, but the Philadelphia Bar Association released its recommendations.
A quick tip: This guide is interactive. You can tell it if you want just the names of candidates, a few details, or everything there is to know.
Keep reading to learn more about the folks vying for your vote.
What you should know today
Philly’s juvenile-justice system leaves girls out of programs that could help them.
A Philly man will serve five years in federal prison for torching a cop car during the 2020 racial justice protests.
Walmart is laying off nearly 600 workers at a Lehigh Valley distribution center in Bethlehem.
The federal government wants to overhaul how Americans get organ transplants. But in Philadelphia, the system gets high marks. 🔑
After suffering a stoke two weeks ago, the legendary Philly saxophonist Larry McKenna will celebrate his new album release Wednesday in Conshohocken. 🔑
Philadelphia chose five artists as semi-finalists to propose and design a new Harriet Tubman statue for the city.
A Philadelphia woman hopes to unveil the city’s first electric horseless carriage in July.
Two weeks ago, The Inquirer put 16 Philly cheesesteak shops in one bracket and asked you to choose a champion.
Today, we have your answer.
With more than 12,300 votes, Dalessandro’s is the winner, taking home 23% of the vote. The Roxborough shop is loved by both locals and tourists.
Some takeaways: John’s Roast Pork, which ended up coming in second, had the most dominant first-round performance. Angelo’s Pizzeria, which won last year’s Italian Hoagie Bracket, finished third overall.
Keep reading for the complete breakdown of the results.
🧠 Trivia time 🧠
Philadelphia is ranked as the second-most helpful city in the United States, according to a new report from AmeriCorps.
Which city is No. 1?
A) Boston
B) Miami
C) Washington, D.C.
D) Atlanta
Think you know? Check your answer.
What we’re...
👀 Watching: Former President Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned today.
😋 Craving: A Muslim fish hoagie made up of chopped fried whiting, melted American cheese, and vegetables overflowing from a long roll.
🎧 Listening to: Chlöe Bailey’s new debut album, In Pieces.
🧩 Unscramble the anagram 🧩
Hint: At the corner of Girard and Frankford avenues
ANNBRYN JOSHE’D
We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here. Send us your own original anagram to unscramble if you’d like. Cheers to Richard Lobb, who correctly guessed Monday’s answer: Cedar. Email us if you know the answer.
Photo of the day
That’s it from me. I’m beginning my day with some much-needed spring cleaning. Thank you for starting yours with The Inquirer.