Chris RabbDave McCormick says GOP earned ‘pretty good’ report card on economy, but agrees gas prices are too highAsked how his party can regain voters' trust on economic issues, McCormick touted the GOP's "law and order" accomplishments while acknowledging high healthcare and gas prices. Alfred Lubrano Pa. Democrats have mostly positive view of socialism as progressive candidates secure winsSam Janesch A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study. Sean Collins Walsh Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to defrauding him and others of $1 millionAnna Orso Meet the humanitarian aid worker and independent candidate running against Chris Rabb in NovemberFallon Roth AdvertisementPolitical campaigns are quietly paying influencers to support candidatesTheir videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.Ken Bensinger and Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times Chris Rabb warns of ‘great peril’ for Democrats if party ignores Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed and other progressive winsAfter winning Philly's heated congressional primary, Rabb has campaigned for other progressives across the country. His endorsees have gone 9 for 10 since May. Sam Janesch Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer was charged with wire fraud for routing money into her own bank accountYolanda Brown, a Florida-based political consultant, is accused of defrauding more than 20 clients out of about $1 million, federal prosecutors said.Chris Palmer Three Philly City Council districts emerge as key battlegrounds in the 2027 electionAll 17 sitting City Council members appear poised to seek reelection next year, but a wave of challengers is gearing up to take on the old guard.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh OpinionGraham Platner and the Democrats’ war on expertiseThe party spent years mocking Republicans for dismissing credentials. Now its voters are doing the same thing.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist Philadelphia’s historic sites draw tourists from around the world. They’re getting an incomplete version of the President’s House.Visitors at the site of George Washington's former home responded emotionally to evidence of the largely partisan battle playing out over how to best tell the complicated story of America's founding.Fallon Roth and Andrea Padilla Josh Shapiro is most popular politician among Philadelphia residents — by a long shotPennsylvania's other top Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman, scored poorly in the poll of Philly residents. Michelle Baruchman Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso Longtime Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams is running for the last time — and won’t commit to fulfilling his full termThe veteran Philadelphia state senator did not commit to completing another four-year term, opening up the possibility he could choose his successor if he decides to retire early.Gillian McGoldrick What Chris Rabb’s win in Philly could mean for the 2028 Democratic battle to replace John FettermanSome Democrats who watched Rabb notch one of the left’s biggest wins in Pennsylvania see an opportunity to boost a progressive in the Senate primary. Others say that's a tall task in the swing state.Sam Janesch Chris Rabb’s campaign was a massive win for Philly progressives. Now, he wants to replicate it across the country.After winning Philadelphia's heated 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, Rabb is turning his attention to supporting like-minded candidates.Sam Janesch OpinionListen up, Democrats: African Americans are political moderatesBlack voters, on the whole, are less liberal than white Democrats. So they’re also less inclined to vote for a self-described progressive like Chris Rabb.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
Dave McCormick says GOP earned ‘pretty good’ report card on economy, but agrees gas prices are too highAsked how his party can regain voters' trust on economic issues, McCormick touted the GOP's "law and order" accomplishments while acknowledging high healthcare and gas prices. Alfred Lubrano
Dave McCormick says GOP earned ‘pretty good’ report card on economy, but agrees gas prices are too highAsked how his party can regain voters' trust on economic issues, McCormick touted the GOP's "law and order" accomplishments while acknowledging high healthcare and gas prices. Alfred Lubrano
Pa. Democrats have mostly positive view of socialism as progressive candidates secure winsSam Janesch
Pa. Democrats have mostly positive view of socialism as progressive candidates secure winsSam Janesch
A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study. Sean Collins Walsh
A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study. Sean Collins Walsh
Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to defrauding him and others of $1 millionAnna Orso
Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to defrauding him and others of $1 millionAnna Orso
Meet the humanitarian aid worker and independent candidate running against Chris Rabb in NovemberFallon Roth
Meet the humanitarian aid worker and independent candidate running against Chris Rabb in NovemberFallon Roth
Political campaigns are quietly paying influencers to support candidatesTheir videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.Ken Bensinger and Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times
Political campaigns are quietly paying influencers to support candidatesTheir videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.Ken Bensinger and Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times
Chris Rabb warns of ‘great peril’ for Democrats if party ignores Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed and other progressive winsAfter winning Philly's heated congressional primary, Rabb has campaigned for other progressives across the country. His endorsees have gone 9 for 10 since May. Sam Janesch
Chris Rabb warns of ‘great peril’ for Democrats if party ignores Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed and other progressive winsAfter winning Philly's heated congressional primary, Rabb has campaigned for other progressives across the country. His endorsees have gone 9 for 10 since May. Sam Janesch
Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer was charged with wire fraud for routing money into her own bank accountYolanda Brown, a Florida-based political consultant, is accused of defrauding more than 20 clients out of about $1 million, federal prosecutors said.Chris Palmer
Chris Rabb’s former campaign treasurer was charged with wire fraud for routing money into her own bank accountYolanda Brown, a Florida-based political consultant, is accused of defrauding more than 20 clients out of about $1 million, federal prosecutors said.Chris Palmer
Three Philly City Council districts emerge as key battlegrounds in the 2027 electionAll 17 sitting City Council members appear poised to seek reelection next year, but a wave of challengers is gearing up to take on the old guard.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Three Philly City Council districts emerge as key battlegrounds in the 2027 electionAll 17 sitting City Council members appear poised to seek reelection next year, but a wave of challengers is gearing up to take on the old guard.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
OpinionGraham Platner and the Democrats’ war on expertiseThe party spent years mocking Republicans for dismissing credentials. Now its voters are doing the same thing.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist
OpinionGraham Platner and the Democrats’ war on expertiseThe party spent years mocking Republicans for dismissing credentials. Now its voters are doing the same thing.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist
Philadelphia’s historic sites draw tourists from around the world. They’re getting an incomplete version of the President’s House.Visitors at the site of George Washington's former home responded emotionally to evidence of the largely partisan battle playing out over how to best tell the complicated story of America's founding.Fallon Roth and Andrea Padilla
Philadelphia’s historic sites draw tourists from around the world. They’re getting an incomplete version of the President’s House.Visitors at the site of George Washington's former home responded emotionally to evidence of the largely partisan battle playing out over how to best tell the complicated story of America's founding.Fallon Roth and Andrea Padilla
Josh Shapiro is most popular politician among Philadelphia residents — by a long shotPennsylvania's other top Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman, scored poorly in the poll of Philly residents. Michelle Baruchman
Josh Shapiro is most popular politician among Philadelphia residents — by a long shotPennsylvania's other top Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman, scored poorly in the poll of Philly residents. Michelle Baruchman
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh
No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso
No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso
Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh
DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso
Longtime Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams is running for the last time — and won’t commit to fulfilling his full termThe veteran Philadelphia state senator did not commit to completing another four-year term, opening up the possibility he could choose his successor if he decides to retire early.Gillian McGoldrick
Longtime Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams is running for the last time — and won’t commit to fulfilling his full termThe veteran Philadelphia state senator did not commit to completing another four-year term, opening up the possibility he could choose his successor if he decides to retire early.Gillian McGoldrick
What Chris Rabb’s win in Philly could mean for the 2028 Democratic battle to replace John FettermanSome Democrats who watched Rabb notch one of the left’s biggest wins in Pennsylvania see an opportunity to boost a progressive in the Senate primary. Others say that's a tall task in the swing state.Sam Janesch
What Chris Rabb’s win in Philly could mean for the 2028 Democratic battle to replace John FettermanSome Democrats who watched Rabb notch one of the left’s biggest wins in Pennsylvania see an opportunity to boost a progressive in the Senate primary. Others say that's a tall task in the swing state.Sam Janesch
Chris Rabb’s campaign was a massive win for Philly progressives. Now, he wants to replicate it across the country.After winning Philadelphia's heated 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, Rabb is turning his attention to supporting like-minded candidates.Sam Janesch
Chris Rabb’s campaign was a massive win for Philly progressives. Now, he wants to replicate it across the country.After winning Philadelphia's heated 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, Rabb is turning his attention to supporting like-minded candidates.Sam Janesch
OpinionListen up, Democrats: African Americans are political moderatesBlack voters, on the whole, are less liberal than white Democrats. So they’re also less inclined to vote for a self-described progressive like Chris Rabb.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist
OpinionListen up, Democrats: African Americans are political moderatesBlack voters, on the whole, are less liberal than white Democrats. So they’re also less inclined to vote for a self-described progressive like Chris Rabb.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist