Philadelphia

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Former Philly fiscal watchdog Rebecca Rhynhart officially launches bid for mayor

The former city controller is the first non-City Councilmember to announce their candidacy for Philadelphia’s highest office.

News & Politics

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‘I feel the weightiness of the moment,’ Shapiro says, as governor race enters its final days

Dems are putting a lot on the candidate’s shoulders – but is he up to it?

Capitol Beat

Politics

‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe

The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.

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Fetterman’s doctor says he is ‘recovering well’ and has ‘no work restrictions’

The Democratic Senate candidate’s campaign released a new letter from his doctor detailing his health on Wednesday.

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Poll shows Democrats still leading races for governor, U.S. Senate

Republican Mehmet Oz now trails John Fetterman in the state’s U.S. Senate race by less than 3 points, according to a new Trafalgar Group poll

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State senator wants to use Constitution to ban insurrectionists from office

State Sen. Art Haywood is looking to enforce an existing ban in the U.S. Constitution

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Chapman: Future undated ballots should still be counted following SCOTUS ruling

The nation’s high court vacated an order pertaining to undated mail-in ballots in Lehigh County

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Physicians: Oz ‘lying to the American people’ through promotion of ‘quack cures’

The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate often used his media platforms to push questionable health products and views.

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John Fetterman pulls in $22M as Dr. Oz moves within striking distance

The celebrity doctor reported raising more than $17M in the most recent quarter.

Ask the Experts

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Polling the pollsters

A guide to understanding political polls.

Analysis

Politics

Ask not for whom the bell polls

What having election deniers on this year’s ballot means for November and beyond.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Millions are pouring into PA’s race for governor – here’s where the money’s coming from

More than $28 million was donated to the Republican and Democratic candidates over the last few months.

Philadelphia

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Some Philly Union League members oppose club honoring DeSantis with major award

Florida’s governor has come under fire for using government funds to relocate migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.

Law Enforcement

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On day one of hearings to impeach Larry Krasner, mothers of homicide victims share testimony

Crime victims’ families told of grief and trauma followed by inaction and confusion due to lack of an adequate city response.

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Freedom From Religion Foundation launches campaign to counter Christian nationalism in state politics

The Wisconsin-based organization wants to convince politicians that secular voters constitute a large and growing voting bloc.

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Oz releases medical records as health becomes focus of U.S. Senate race

A letter from a New York doctor said Oz has elevated cholesterol levels but is in ‘overall excellent health.’

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Posting their way to power: How PA politicos are using social media to boost their brands.

This new trend in political campaigns is changing the game – for better or for worse.