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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

Politics

The 2023 City & State Election Preview Part II: Of Courts!

Everything you always wanted to know about the judicial races – and more

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

Politics

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

Campaigns & Elections

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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

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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

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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

Politics

Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble

What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care

News & Politics

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

News & Politics

Politics

The City & State Election 2023 Preview

Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November