Local 98Johnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term shortJohn Dougherty had served less than two years of a six-year sentence, but President Donald Trump approved a commutation to allow Dougherty to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer Johnny Doc’s prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer saysChris Palmer and Sean Collins Walsh How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsAnna Orso OpinionWaltz feels like an old haunt, but this polished Italian restaurant delivers new flavors to deep South PhillyCraig LaBan | Columnist Johnny Doc will remain in prison after a judge again denied his request to be released on house arrestChris Palmer AdvertisementPresident Donald Trump denied Johnny Doc’s request to be let out of prison earlyJohn Dougherty was one of about 5,600 people whose commutation applications were denied earlier this month, the Justice Department said.Chris Palmer Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerThe argument stemmed from last year’s DA’s race, when Boyer, a political centrist who leads the powerful Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, endorsed Krasner’s challenger. Anna Orso Johnny Doc took the stand and asked a federal judge to release him from prison early to care for his ailing wifeConvicted former Philadelphia labor leader John J. Dougherty occasionally choked back tears while detailing his wife's many health challenges.Chris Palmer Gov. Shapiro says he didn’t tell a union to support a GOP nominee over a Democrat who criticized him. His top labor allies backed the Republican anyway.In the 2024 election, Shapiro’s top labor allies backed GOP nominee Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland for state treasurer. Shapiro chose not to weigh in.Gillian McGoldrick PPA chief Richard Lazer could be the next CEO of Philly’s portIf selected, Richard Lazer, 41, would succeed former maritime industry executive Jeff Theobald as executive director and CEO of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, also known as PhilaPort.Andrew Seidman and Thomas Fitzgerald Gov. Josh Shapiro outraised likely GOP opponent Stacy Garrity 10-1 in the first quarter of 2026Six weeks out from the May 19 primary, Shapiro reported $36 million in the bank. Garrity reported $1.5 million on hand — a fraction of Shapiro’s teeming campaign war chest.Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortConvicted former labor leader John J. Dougherty will be permitted to argue in an evidentiary hearing about his request to have his prison term cut short to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer Mayor Cherelle Parker’s campaign raised an eye-popping $1.7 million last year though she won’t face reelection until 2027 Parker’s hefty off-year fundraising reflects the increasingly constant and professionalized world of political fundraising in Philadelphia.Sean Collins Walsh Here’s who is funding Philly’s crowded race for CongressThe race has yet to attract much money from political action committees or from donors outside the region. But that may change.Anna Orso and Joe Yerardi A federal judge denies Johnny Doc’s request to be released from prison early to help his ill wifeDougherty had filed emergency motions asking to be released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer Johnny Doc said his gravely ill wife is ‘entirely alone’ and without a caretaker as he again seeks to be released from prisonDougherty's wife, Cecilia, suffers from a debilitating brain injury, and has been left without a caregiver after her father died, his lawyer said in court filings.Chris Palmer Philly Housing Authority plans to lay off almost 300 workers in 2026The layoffs come as the authority is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan. Jake Blumgart The FOP is jumping into the sleepy Philly DA race at the 11th hour. Sort of.One day before Election Day, Republican Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan announced he has the support of the police union, which had avoided wading into the prosecutor's race for nearly a year.Anna Orso This year’s Wanamaker Light Show will offer beer, cocktails, and comfort foodBeginning Nov. 28, the Light Show will return to Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building, running six daily shows, from Wednesday to Sunday. On Dec. 12, the show will transition to seven daily shows.Mike Newall Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard See more storiesAdvertisement
Johnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term shortJohn Dougherty had served less than two years of a six-year sentence, but President Donald Trump approved a commutation to allow Dougherty to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term shortJohn Dougherty had served less than two years of a six-year sentence, but President Donald Trump approved a commutation to allow Dougherty to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc’s prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer saysChris Palmer and Sean Collins Walsh
Johnny Doc’s prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer saysChris Palmer and Sean Collins Walsh
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsAnna Orso
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsAnna Orso
OpinionWaltz feels like an old haunt, but this polished Italian restaurant delivers new flavors to deep South PhillyCraig LaBan | Columnist
OpinionWaltz feels like an old haunt, but this polished Italian restaurant delivers new flavors to deep South PhillyCraig LaBan | Columnist
Johnny Doc will remain in prison after a judge again denied his request to be released on house arrestChris Palmer
Johnny Doc will remain in prison after a judge again denied his request to be released on house arrestChris Palmer
President Donald Trump denied Johnny Doc’s request to be let out of prison earlyJohn Dougherty was one of about 5,600 people whose commutation applications were denied earlier this month, the Justice Department said.Chris Palmer
President Donald Trump denied Johnny Doc’s request to be let out of prison earlyJohn Dougherty was one of about 5,600 people whose commutation applications were denied earlier this month, the Justice Department said.Chris Palmer
Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerThe argument stemmed from last year’s DA’s race, when Boyer, a political centrist who leads the powerful Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, endorsed Krasner’s challenger. Anna Orso
Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerThe argument stemmed from last year’s DA’s race, when Boyer, a political centrist who leads the powerful Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, endorsed Krasner’s challenger. Anna Orso
Johnny Doc took the stand and asked a federal judge to release him from prison early to care for his ailing wifeConvicted former Philadelphia labor leader John J. Dougherty occasionally choked back tears while detailing his wife's many health challenges.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc took the stand and asked a federal judge to release him from prison early to care for his ailing wifeConvicted former Philadelphia labor leader John J. Dougherty occasionally choked back tears while detailing his wife's many health challenges.Chris Palmer
Gov. Shapiro says he didn’t tell a union to support a GOP nominee over a Democrat who criticized him. His top labor allies backed the Republican anyway.In the 2024 election, Shapiro’s top labor allies backed GOP nominee Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland for state treasurer. Shapiro chose not to weigh in.Gillian McGoldrick
Gov. Shapiro says he didn’t tell a union to support a GOP nominee over a Democrat who criticized him. His top labor allies backed the Republican anyway.In the 2024 election, Shapiro’s top labor allies backed GOP nominee Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland for state treasurer. Shapiro chose not to weigh in.Gillian McGoldrick
PPA chief Richard Lazer could be the next CEO of Philly’s portIf selected, Richard Lazer, 41, would succeed former maritime industry executive Jeff Theobald as executive director and CEO of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, also known as PhilaPort.Andrew Seidman and Thomas Fitzgerald
PPA chief Richard Lazer could be the next CEO of Philly’s portIf selected, Richard Lazer, 41, would succeed former maritime industry executive Jeff Theobald as executive director and CEO of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, also known as PhilaPort.Andrew Seidman and Thomas Fitzgerald
Gov. Josh Shapiro outraised likely GOP opponent Stacy Garrity 10-1 in the first quarter of 2026Six weeks out from the May 19 primary, Shapiro reported $36 million in the bank. Garrity reported $1.5 million on hand — a fraction of Shapiro’s teeming campaign war chest.Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch
Gov. Josh Shapiro outraised likely GOP opponent Stacy Garrity 10-1 in the first quarter of 2026Six weeks out from the May 19 primary, Shapiro reported $36 million in the bank. Garrity reported $1.5 million on hand — a fraction of Shapiro’s teeming campaign war chest.Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch
A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortConvicted former labor leader John J. Dougherty will be permitted to argue in an evidentiary hearing about his request to have his prison term cut short to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortConvicted former labor leader John J. Dougherty will be permitted to argue in an evidentiary hearing about his request to have his prison term cut short to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s campaign raised an eye-popping $1.7 million last year though she won’t face reelection until 2027 Parker’s hefty off-year fundraising reflects the increasingly constant and professionalized world of political fundraising in Philadelphia.Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s campaign raised an eye-popping $1.7 million last year though she won’t face reelection until 2027 Parker’s hefty off-year fundraising reflects the increasingly constant and professionalized world of political fundraising in Philadelphia.Sean Collins Walsh
Here’s who is funding Philly’s crowded race for CongressThe race has yet to attract much money from political action committees or from donors outside the region. But that may change.Anna Orso and Joe Yerardi
Here’s who is funding Philly’s crowded race for CongressThe race has yet to attract much money from political action committees or from donors outside the region. But that may change.Anna Orso and Joe Yerardi
A federal judge denies Johnny Doc’s request to be released from prison early to help his ill wifeDougherty had filed emergency motions asking to be released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
A federal judge denies Johnny Doc’s request to be released from prison early to help his ill wifeDougherty had filed emergency motions asking to be released on house arrest to oversee medical care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc said his gravely ill wife is ‘entirely alone’ and without a caretaker as he again seeks to be released from prisonDougherty's wife, Cecilia, suffers from a debilitating brain injury, and has been left without a caregiver after her father died, his lawyer said in court filings.Chris Palmer
Johnny Doc said his gravely ill wife is ‘entirely alone’ and without a caretaker as he again seeks to be released from prisonDougherty's wife, Cecilia, suffers from a debilitating brain injury, and has been left without a caregiver after her father died, his lawyer said in court filings.Chris Palmer
Philly Housing Authority plans to lay off almost 300 workers in 2026The layoffs come as the authority is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan. Jake Blumgart
Philly Housing Authority plans to lay off almost 300 workers in 2026The layoffs come as the authority is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan. Jake Blumgart
The FOP is jumping into the sleepy Philly DA race at the 11th hour. Sort of.One day before Election Day, Republican Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan announced he has the support of the police union, which had avoided wading into the prosecutor's race for nearly a year.Anna Orso
The FOP is jumping into the sleepy Philly DA race at the 11th hour. Sort of.One day before Election Day, Republican Philly DA candidate Patrick Dugan announced he has the support of the police union, which had avoided wading into the prosecutor's race for nearly a year.Anna Orso
This year’s Wanamaker Light Show will offer beer, cocktails, and comfort foodBeginning Nov. 28, the Light Show will return to Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building, running six daily shows, from Wednesday to Sunday. On Dec. 12, the show will transition to seven daily shows.Mike Newall
This year’s Wanamaker Light Show will offer beer, cocktails, and comfort foodBeginning Nov. 28, the Light Show will return to Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building, running six daily shows, from Wednesday to Sunday. On Dec. 12, the show will transition to seven daily shows.Mike Newall
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
