It’s going to be a humdinger of a primary for both the Democratic and Republican Parties in this Commonwealth come May 18. On the Democratic side, though Auditor General Jack Wagner received twice as many delegate votes at the Democratic State Committee endorsement meeting in Lancaster over his chief rival Dan Onorato, he failed to...
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This city is sure to wind up with at least two new faces in the Democratic caucus after the primary ends Tuesday night, May 18. There could be more, since many House incumbents are finding themselves with challengers. Across the city, long-seated Representatives in the State House are being tested by a wave of younger...
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It has been traditional that after endorsements are made by the State Republican Committee, all other contenders for the various offices step down and fade away. Not so this time around, though, as Republicans face an unusual and contentious race for Governor in their upcoming Primary May 18. Though the State Committee was near unanimous...
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THANK YOU FOR MISSING US! It’s nice to know we were missed the week of the big snow. We thank those of you who called our offices to tell us our last week’s edition was not in the news boxes or at City Hall and the other hundreds of places where we normally can...
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Philadelphia celebrates African American history 365 days a year, but things really heat up in February when the region’s museums, arts and cultural organizations and historic sites recognize Black History Month. For the first time, the new permanent exhibition at The African American Museum in Philadelphia will be open in February. Just one highlight of...
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Yo! My friend Charlie tells me one of the best stories I’ve heard about the creative practice of illegally reserving parking spaces. During a recent snowstorm, a guy shoveled the snow from his steps, sidewalk and street in front of his own house. People who watched this guy said he looked really ticked off as...
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