Working Families PartySelf-funding physicians, candidates trying to keep up, and a frontrunner: Inside the money race for a Philly congressional seatPhysicians Ala Stanford and Dave Oxman touted impressive fundraising hauls heading into 2026. But much of their campaign money came from their own pockets.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso ICE tactics in Minneapolis set off political firestorm from Philadelphia City Hall to WashingtonSean Collins Walsh, Jeff Gammage, and Anna Orso Philly lawmakers want to restrict cooperation with ICE and ban agents from wearing masksAnna Orso, Jeff Gammage, and Sean Collins Walsh A Philly lawmaker refused to advance her colleague’s reproductive healthcare legislation. Now she’s promoting her own.Anna Orso In one of Phil Murphy’s final acts as governor, he signed a bill that could help Camden tower get $400 million in tax creditsAndrew Seidman AdvertisementChris Rabb is trying to be the left’s standard-bearer as he runs for Congress. Will progressives rally around him?The questions now for Chris Rabb are whether some of the city’s most prominent progressive elected officials will lend their endorsements, and if national organizations will spend money to back him.Anna Orso Avelo stops deportation flights in Arizona; protesters in Delaware applaudIn canceling the flights, the airline cited closure of the Arizona base and lack of profits from deportation. Joseph N. DiStefano Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso Free SEPTA fares for low-income riders could end next year. Advocates are pushing to save it.The Zero Fare program needs permanent funding, argue advocates and some elected officials. Thomas Fitzgerald Mayor Cherelle Parker defends ending racial diversity goals for Philly contracts: ‘Fighting the fight the way I know best’“We knew the system was broken years before,” Parker said.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Pennsylvania’s Working Families Party pledges to support a primary challenger against Sen. John Fetterman“Senator Fetterman has sold us out, and that’s why the Pennsylvania Working Families Party is committed to recruiting and supporting a primary challenge to him in 2028," the group said.Julia Terruso Philly Council president says Mayor Parker was ‘strategic’ in dropping diversity contracting goalsOther City Council members were more critical of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, with one saying she was "greatly disturbed" and another suggesting the mayor is "caving" to President Donald Trump.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh A Philly lawmaker has proposed a ‘temporary moratorium’ on puppy breeding | City Council roundup“Right now, healthy and adoptable dogs are being euthanized in our shelter simply because there’s no space,” Councilmember Cindy Bass said.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly lawmakers continue to slam Trump as Mayor Parker avoids confrontation | City Council roundupCity Council condemned Trump's deployment of the National Guard to other American cities and his administration's efforts to remove content related to slavery from historical sites.Anna Orso and Jake Blumgart What the general election campaigns against Larry Krasner and Zohran Mamdani say about the Democratic PartyThe races are part of a recent trend of centrist and establishment Democrats using general elections to try to defeat more progressive primary winners.Sean Collins Walsh A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh See more storiesAdvertisement
Self-funding physicians, candidates trying to keep up, and a frontrunner: Inside the money race for a Philly congressional seatPhysicians Ala Stanford and Dave Oxman touted impressive fundraising hauls heading into 2026. But much of their campaign money came from their own pockets.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Self-funding physicians, candidates trying to keep up, and a frontrunner: Inside the money race for a Philly congressional seatPhysicians Ala Stanford and Dave Oxman touted impressive fundraising hauls heading into 2026. But much of their campaign money came from their own pockets.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
ICE tactics in Minneapolis set off political firestorm from Philadelphia City Hall to WashingtonSean Collins Walsh, Jeff Gammage, and Anna Orso
ICE tactics in Minneapolis set off political firestorm from Philadelphia City Hall to WashingtonSean Collins Walsh, Jeff Gammage, and Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers want to restrict cooperation with ICE and ban agents from wearing masksAnna Orso, Jeff Gammage, and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly lawmakers want to restrict cooperation with ICE and ban agents from wearing masksAnna Orso, Jeff Gammage, and Sean Collins Walsh
A Philly lawmaker refused to advance her colleague’s reproductive healthcare legislation. Now she’s promoting her own.Anna Orso
A Philly lawmaker refused to advance her colleague’s reproductive healthcare legislation. Now she’s promoting her own.Anna Orso
In one of Phil Murphy’s final acts as governor, he signed a bill that could help Camden tower get $400 million in tax creditsAndrew Seidman
In one of Phil Murphy’s final acts as governor, he signed a bill that could help Camden tower get $400 million in tax creditsAndrew Seidman
Chris Rabb is trying to be the left’s standard-bearer as he runs for Congress. Will progressives rally around him?The questions now for Chris Rabb are whether some of the city’s most prominent progressive elected officials will lend their endorsements, and if national organizations will spend money to back him.Anna Orso
Chris Rabb is trying to be the left’s standard-bearer as he runs for Congress. Will progressives rally around him?The questions now for Chris Rabb are whether some of the city’s most prominent progressive elected officials will lend their endorsements, and if national organizations will spend money to back him.Anna Orso
Avelo stops deportation flights in Arizona; protesters in Delaware applaudIn canceling the flights, the airline cited closure of the Arizona base and lack of profits from deportation. Joseph N. DiStefano
Avelo stops deportation flights in Arizona; protesters in Delaware applaudIn canceling the flights, the airline cited closure of the Arizona base and lack of profits from deportation. Joseph N. DiStefano
Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso
Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso
Free SEPTA fares for low-income riders could end next year. Advocates are pushing to save it.The Zero Fare program needs permanent funding, argue advocates and some elected officials. Thomas Fitzgerald
Free SEPTA fares for low-income riders could end next year. Advocates are pushing to save it.The Zero Fare program needs permanent funding, argue advocates and some elected officials. Thomas Fitzgerald
Mayor Cherelle Parker defends ending racial diversity goals for Philly contracts: ‘Fighting the fight the way I know best’“We knew the system was broken years before,” Parker said.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Mayor Cherelle Parker defends ending racial diversity goals for Philly contracts: ‘Fighting the fight the way I know best’“We knew the system was broken years before,” Parker said.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Pennsylvania’s Working Families Party pledges to support a primary challenger against Sen. John Fetterman“Senator Fetterman has sold us out, and that’s why the Pennsylvania Working Families Party is committed to recruiting and supporting a primary challenge to him in 2028," the group said.Julia Terruso
Pennsylvania’s Working Families Party pledges to support a primary challenger against Sen. John Fetterman“Senator Fetterman has sold us out, and that’s why the Pennsylvania Working Families Party is committed to recruiting and supporting a primary challenge to him in 2028," the group said.Julia Terruso
Philly Council president says Mayor Parker was ‘strategic’ in dropping diversity contracting goalsOther City Council members were more critical of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, with one saying she was "greatly disturbed" and another suggesting the mayor is "caving" to President Donald Trump.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly Council president says Mayor Parker was ‘strategic’ in dropping diversity contracting goalsOther City Council members were more critical of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, with one saying she was "greatly disturbed" and another suggesting the mayor is "caving" to President Donald Trump.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh
A Philly lawmaker has proposed a ‘temporary moratorium’ on puppy breeding | City Council roundup“Right now, healthy and adoptable dogs are being euthanized in our shelter simply because there’s no space,” Councilmember Cindy Bass said.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
A Philly lawmaker has proposed a ‘temporary moratorium’ on puppy breeding | City Council roundup“Right now, healthy and adoptable dogs are being euthanized in our shelter simply because there’s no space,” Councilmember Cindy Bass said.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh
Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers continue to slam Trump as Mayor Parker avoids confrontation | City Council roundupCity Council condemned Trump's deployment of the National Guard to other American cities and his administration's efforts to remove content related to slavery from historical sites.Anna Orso and Jake Blumgart
Philly lawmakers continue to slam Trump as Mayor Parker avoids confrontation | City Council roundupCity Council condemned Trump's deployment of the National Guard to other American cities and his administration's efforts to remove content related to slavery from historical sites.Anna Orso and Jake Blumgart
What the general election campaigns against Larry Krasner and Zohran Mamdani say about the Democratic PartyThe races are part of a recent trend of centrist and establishment Democrats using general elections to try to defeat more progressive primary winners.Sean Collins Walsh
What the general election campaigns against Larry Krasner and Zohran Mamdani say about the Democratic PartyThe races are part of a recent trend of centrist and establishment Democrats using general elections to try to defeat more progressive primary winners.Sean Collins Walsh
A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh
A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh
