BY RYAN BRIGGS A Democratic Party rule designed to encourage women to participate in State Committee elections has backfired for some female candidates running in the 2018 Pennsylvania primary. Some…
BY JOE SHAHEELI One of the more-surprising outcomes of the 2018 primary is a sudden interest in rethinking the way the 2022 elections will be planned – on the part…
In Philadelphia City Council’s 2018 budget hearings, Sheriff Jewell Williams laid out the case for a row office that makes money for the City. Williams testified at Philadelphia Budget Hearings,…
BY JOE SHAHEELI In Philadelphia, three newly redrawn congressional districts were star attractions in the May 15 primary election. There were lively Democratic contests in all. In the 2nd District,…
By Eldon Graham The Andrew Jackson School is one of the top-rated schools in South Philadelphia, but some believe the school’s moniker is a blemish upon it and the city.…
BY RYAN BRIGGS A Democratic Party rule designed to encourage women to participate in State Committee elections has backfired for some female candidates running in the 2018 Pennsylvania…
POLS ON THE STREET: Is the Hill Getting Religion on Redistricting?
BY JOE SHAHEELI One of the more-surprising outcomes of the 2018 primary is a sudden interest in rethinking the way the 2022 elections will be planned – on…
Sheriff’s Office Brings Home $61.3 M to City
In Philadelphia City Council’s 2018 budget hearings, Sheriff Jewell Williams laid out the case for a row office that makes money for the City. Williams testified at Philadelphia…
POLS ON THE STREET: May 15 – New Faces, Narrow Escapes
BY JOE SHAHEELI In Philadelphia, three newly redrawn congressional districts were star attractions in the May 15 primary election. There were lively Democratic contests in all. In the…
Effort to Change School Name Gaining Traction
By Eldon Graham The Andrew Jackson School is one of the top-rated schools in South Philadelphia, but some believe the school’s moniker is a blemish upon it and…
Understanding Bankruptcy, May 24, 2018
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Can I qualify for an…
City Council Demands More Parking from Developers
Philadelphia City Council settled months of wrangling by adding new requirements for developers in rowhouse…
Groen Eyeing Montco Democratic Party Post
Former Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Marcel Groen says he may seek a leadership role in…
SEPTA Holds Public Service Plan Hearings for New Bus Routes
SEPTA will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, May 22, to hear comments and answer…
Construction to Begin on Schuylkill River Swing Bridge
Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams announced today that the notice to proceed to begin construction on…
