An amazing number of candidates is testing the waters for a district City Council race this season. It would be an uphill climb, since no district incumbent seems inclined to…
BY JOE SHAHEELI The dust from the 2018 general election having settled, we now know where the Philadelphia delegation stands in the current General Assembly leadership. After the loss of…
A rare personal criticism of a City Council member by Mayor Jim Kenney drew attention to a long-stewing neighborhood redevelopment project with citywide implications. The spectacular Provident Mutual Life Insurance…
BY JOE SHAHEELI 2018 – we got all that behind us. Now it is time for the main event in a true city politico’s heart: the May municipal primary elections.…
BY JOE SHAHEELI What will be the driving issues in the 2019 Philadelphia Democratic primary? Let’s talk practical for a moment. Elections must by held on schedule and contestants must…
POLS ON THE STREET: Look out, Incumbents! Here They Come
An amazing number of candidates is testing the waters for a district City Council race this season. It would be an uphill climb, since no district incumbent seems…
POLS ON THE STREET: Philadelphians Rise in Harrisburg Ranks
BY JOE SHAHEELI The dust from the 2018 general election having settled, we now know where the Philadelphia delegation stands in the current General Assembly leadership. After the…
Kenney, Blackwell Spar Over Iconic W. Philly Building
A rare personal criticism of a City Council member by Mayor Jim Kenney drew attention to a long-stewing neighborhood redevelopment project with citywide implications. The spectacular Provident Mutual…
POLS ON THE STREET: Philadelphia Sheriff’s Race Promises a Complicated Contest
BY JOE SHAHEELI 2018 – we got all that behind us. Now it is time for the main event in a true city politico’s heart: the May municipal…
POLS ON THE STREET: The Shape of Elections to Come
BY JOE SHAHEELI What will be the driving issues in the 2019 Philadelphia Democratic primary? Let’s talk practical for a moment. Elections must by held on schedule and…
No White House for Casey
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) released the following statement regarding the 2020 election. “With so…
City Wants Nominations for Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition
Today, the Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service announced it is accepting nominations for…
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Is This Wednesday
BY LES NERI PRESIDENT FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE PENNSYLVANIA STATE LODGE Every day, thousands of…
In Memoriam: Jeanne Bund
Jeanne Bund, 90, of Philadelphia, passed away on Dec. 23 at her home surrounded by…
