Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly congressional candidate Chris Rabb called Netanyahu a ‘war criminal’ at a New York protestThe Philadelphia progressive is running as a Democrat this year to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.Robert Moran and Emily Bloch Mayor Parker wants Council to back a tax break for redeveloping derelict buildings. Council says it’s waiting on her.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart Drexel wants to sell the Academy of Natural Sciences museum. A Council bill could restrict its redevelopment.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart A GOP backer of Mayor Parker resigned from three city boards as he weighs ‘civic engagement’ opportunitiesSean Collins Walsh These 10 Philly blocks will be the first to get $100,000 upgrades through Mayor Parker’s housing initiative Sean Collins Walsh AdvertisementChris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to defrauding him and others of $1 millionYolanda Brown, a Florida-based campaign consultant, was accused of steering thousands of dollars worth of donations to Rabb into separate accounts that she controlled.Anna Orso Johnny Doc was a longtime Democratic power broker. But his ties to some Republicans helped free him from prison.John Dougherty asked President Donald Trump to commute his sentence and backers included former Council candidate Daniel Pellicciotti, former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum.Chris Palmer and Andrew Seidman DA Larry Krasner faces an uncertain political future as Democrats weigh what could come nextNew questions emerged this week about Krasner’s political ambitions and his potential bid for Philly mayor. Meanwhile, others are angling for his job.Anna Orso Philly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake Blumgart Johnny Doc reportedly switches to Republican Party after receiving prison commutation from TrumpUnder Trump's commutation order, Dougherty will no longer have to pay $1.6 million in restitution to the union he was convicted of defrauding.Robert Moran Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks is considering running for mayor, sources sayA bid for the mayor’s office would pit Brooks, the leader of the city’s Working Families Party, against Parker, a centrist aligned with the Democratic Party establishment.Anna Orso Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart Philly City Hall was evacuated for a bomb squad investigation, but no explosive device was foundPolice said the package was examined and determined not to contain a device, and the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Mayor Parker has ordered a task force to study data centers in Philly and report back by JuneParker said the issue is of “grave importance.” But activists who have called on the city to pass a moratorium on data centers called her move too little, too late.Anna Orso and Jake Blumgart Philly’s political parties can now spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their candidatesIn next year’s primary elections for mayor and Council, candidates endorsed by the Democratic City Committee could be able to access major financial advantages over their rivals.Sean Collins Walsh After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso Meet the humanitarian aid worker and independent candidate running against Chris Rabb in NovemberThe Forward Party Victory Fund, a Philly-based super PAC, is backing independent candidates around the country including in Pennsylvania's deep-blue 3rd Congressional District. Fallon Roth She was Mayor Parker’s director of youth engagement. Now, she’s planning to run against her former boss in 2027.Shania Bennett, who has not yet put together a campaign team or settled on a policy platform, faces an uphill battle to challenge Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's reelection bid next May.Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Parker’s election put lobbyist William Dunbar at the center of Philly politics. Now he’s awaiting sentencing on tax fraud charges. Parker let Dunbar go from her campaign in August 2024. Neither side has publicly explained what led to the separation. Sean Collins Walsh See more storiesAdvertisement
Philly congressional candidate Chris Rabb called Netanyahu a ‘war criminal’ at a New York protestThe Philadelphia progressive is running as a Democrat this year to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.Robert Moran and Emily Bloch
Philly congressional candidate Chris Rabb called Netanyahu a ‘war criminal’ at a New York protestThe Philadelphia progressive is running as a Democrat this year to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.Robert Moran and Emily Bloch
Mayor Parker wants Council to back a tax break for redeveloping derelict buildings. Council says it’s waiting on her.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker wants Council to back a tax break for redeveloping derelict buildings. Council says it’s waiting on her.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Drexel wants to sell the Academy of Natural Sciences museum. A Council bill could restrict its redevelopment.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Drexel wants to sell the Academy of Natural Sciences museum. A Council bill could restrict its redevelopment.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
A GOP backer of Mayor Parker resigned from three city boards as he weighs ‘civic engagement’ opportunitiesSean Collins Walsh
A GOP backer of Mayor Parker resigned from three city boards as he weighs ‘civic engagement’ opportunitiesSean Collins Walsh
These 10 Philly blocks will be the first to get $100,000 upgrades through Mayor Parker’s housing initiative Sean Collins Walsh
These 10 Philly blocks will be the first to get $100,000 upgrades through Mayor Parker’s housing initiative Sean Collins Walsh
Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to defrauding him and others of $1 millionYolanda Brown, a Florida-based campaign consultant, was accused of steering thousands of dollars worth of donations to Rabb into separate accounts that she controlled.Anna Orso
Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to defrauding him and others of $1 millionYolanda Brown, a Florida-based campaign consultant, was accused of steering thousands of dollars worth of donations to Rabb into separate accounts that she controlled.Anna Orso
Johnny Doc was a longtime Democratic power broker. But his ties to some Republicans helped free him from prison.John Dougherty asked President Donald Trump to commute his sentence and backers included former Council candidate Daniel Pellicciotti, former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum.Chris Palmer and Andrew Seidman
Johnny Doc was a longtime Democratic power broker. But his ties to some Republicans helped free him from prison.John Dougherty asked President Donald Trump to commute his sentence and backers included former Council candidate Daniel Pellicciotti, former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum.Chris Palmer and Andrew Seidman
DA Larry Krasner faces an uncertain political future as Democrats weigh what could come nextNew questions emerged this week about Krasner’s political ambitions and his potential bid for Philly mayor. Meanwhile, others are angling for his job.Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner faces an uncertain political future as Democrats weigh what could come nextNew questions emerged this week about Krasner’s political ambitions and his potential bid for Philly mayor. Meanwhile, others are angling for his job.Anna Orso
Philly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake Blumgart
Philly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake Blumgart
Johnny Doc reportedly switches to Republican Party after receiving prison commutation from TrumpUnder Trump's commutation order, Dougherty will no longer have to pay $1.6 million in restitution to the union he was convicted of defrauding.Robert Moran
Johnny Doc reportedly switches to Republican Party after receiving prison commutation from TrumpUnder Trump's commutation order, Dougherty will no longer have to pay $1.6 million in restitution to the union he was convicted of defrauding.Robert Moran
Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks is considering running for mayor, sources sayA bid for the mayor’s office would pit Brooks, the leader of the city’s Working Families Party, against Parker, a centrist aligned with the Democratic Party establishment.Anna Orso
Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks is considering running for mayor, sources sayA bid for the mayor’s office would pit Brooks, the leader of the city’s Working Families Party, against Parker, a centrist aligned with the Democratic Party establishment.Anna Orso
Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
Philly City Hall was evacuated for a bomb squad investigation, but no explosive device was foundPolice said the package was examined and determined not to contain a device, and the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly City Hall was evacuated for a bomb squad investigation, but no explosive device was foundPolice said the package was examined and determined not to contain a device, and the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker has ordered a task force to study data centers in Philly and report back by JuneParker said the issue is of “grave importance.” But activists who have called on the city to pass a moratorium on data centers called her move too little, too late.Anna Orso and Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker has ordered a task force to study data centers in Philly and report back by JuneParker said the issue is of “grave importance.” But activists who have called on the city to pass a moratorium on data centers called her move too little, too late.Anna Orso and Jake Blumgart
Philly’s political parties can now spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their candidatesIn next year’s primary elections for mayor and Council, candidates endorsed by the Democratic City Committee could be able to access major financial advantages over their rivals.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly’s political parties can now spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their candidatesIn next year’s primary elections for mayor and Council, candidates endorsed by the Democratic City Committee could be able to access major financial advantages over their rivals.Sean Collins Walsh
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso
Meet the humanitarian aid worker and independent candidate running against Chris Rabb in NovemberThe Forward Party Victory Fund, a Philly-based super PAC, is backing independent candidates around the country including in Pennsylvania's deep-blue 3rd Congressional District. Fallon Roth
Meet the humanitarian aid worker and independent candidate running against Chris Rabb in NovemberThe Forward Party Victory Fund, a Philly-based super PAC, is backing independent candidates around the country including in Pennsylvania's deep-blue 3rd Congressional District. Fallon Roth
She was Mayor Parker’s director of youth engagement. Now, she’s planning to run against her former boss in 2027.Shania Bennett, who has not yet put together a campaign team or settled on a policy platform, faces an uphill battle to challenge Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's reelection bid next May.Sean Collins Walsh
She was Mayor Parker’s director of youth engagement. Now, she’s planning to run against her former boss in 2027.Shania Bennett, who has not yet put together a campaign team or settled on a policy platform, faces an uphill battle to challenge Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's reelection bid next May.Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker’s election put lobbyist William Dunbar at the center of Philly politics. Now he’s awaiting sentencing on tax fraud charges. Parker let Dunbar go from her campaign in August 2024. Neither side has publicly explained what led to the separation. Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker’s election put lobbyist William Dunbar at the center of Philly politics. Now he’s awaiting sentencing on tax fraud charges. Parker let Dunbar go from her campaign in August 2024. Neither side has publicly explained what led to the separation. Sean Collins Walsh
