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GOP regroups: Local conservatives say Republican campaigns must change heading into 2024
Undecided voters say Republicans need to focus messaging on the economy
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia City Council races result in landmark victories for LGBTQ, South Asian candidates
In addition to the historic victories of Rue Landau and Nina Ahmad, Republicans are struggling to hold on to a minority seat as two Working Families Party candidates declared victory Tuesday night,
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Parker Rolls: Philadelphia elects Cherelle Parker as its 100th – and first female – mayor
The Democratic nominee defeated Republican and fellow former City Councilmember David Oh in Tuesday’s election
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
‘This is not a celebration’: Cherelle Parker casts her vote in Philadelphia
The Democratic nominee for mayor is expected to become the first female mayor and 100th mayor in the city’s history
Campaigns & Elections
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The 2023 City & State Election Preview Part II: Of Courts!
Everything you always wanted to know about the judicial races – and more
Technology
Policy
Roboregulation: 5 ways lawmakers are working to regulate AI
… and 5 options they should consider
Technology
Personality
A Q&A with PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt
The commonwealth’s chief elections officer discusses AI and its impact on election operations, among other concerns.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
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Cherelle Parker and David Oh face off in one-and-only Philly mayoral debate
Thursday morning’s debate offered candidates a rare chance to take jabs and spar over policy proposals
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5 takeaways from Monday’s Philadelphia mayoral town hall
Cherelle Parker and David Oh answered voters’ questions in a rare forum before the Nov. 7 election
Special Reports
Personality
A Q&A with state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
The Communications & Technology Committee chair speaks about the future of AI in the government space
Special Reports
Policy
The battle to deep-six the deepfake threat to elections levels up
Officials are racing to outflank misinformation agents and their metastasizing use of artificial intelligence.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidates say the darndest things – at a mayoral forum for Philly schoolkids
More than 100 students from Parkside community schools spoke with the mayoral nominees about the future of the city Tuesday
Politics
Working Families Party kicks off first-ever national convention in Philadelphia
The progressive labor-focused party welcomed lawmakers from around the region, labor leaders and more at the Downtown Sonesta Friday night
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Working Families Party endorses McCaffery in Supreme Court race
The endorsement comes amid an influx of contributions to the race from groups across the political spectrum who see the state’s highest court as a significant battleground
Philadelphia
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Overdose deaths among Black Philadelphians rose by nearly 20% in 2022
The city announced there were more than 1,400 overdose deaths last year
Education
Politics
Strike averted: Local 634 reaches tentative agreement with School District of Philadelphia
The union’s 1,900 members work in food service, climate and safety throughout the district
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer
The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation
Campaigns & Elections
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Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble
What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care
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Politics
Philly school staff strike could begin Saturday
Nearly 2,000 cafeteria workers and climate staff, members of Unite Here Local 634, are seeking a new contract
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