Anthony Williams
Philly Coronavirus News: The Battle to Reopen Barber Shops, Hair Salons, and Nail Spas
You’ve probably heard about the woman in Dallas, Texas who was jailed — yes, jailed! — for defiantly reopening her hair salon against state orders. […]
Philly’s Weekend Violence Has Officials Eager to Find Answers — and Place Blame
Officials in Philadelphia are searching for ways to curb gun violence after a particularly bloody Father’s Day weekend — and looking to pinpoint causes. On Monday evening, […]
Kenney Easily Wins Democratic Nomination for Second Term
Get ready for four more years of Mayor Jim Kenney, Philly. Unofficial primary election results are in — and Kenney won the Democratic nomination for mayor in […]
What I Learned at the Mayoral Debate From Philly’s “Super Voters”: Older Black Women
If you ask any political strategist to identify the most sought-after voting bloc within Democratic party at large right now, they will tell you older Black women […]
2019 Mayoral Debate Takeaways: The Primary Finally Gets Interesting
We’ve got one week until the municipal primary, Philly, and the election’s biggest race is just heating up. The city’s three Democratic mayoral candidates — […]
What to Expect at the 2019 Mayoral Primary’s Only Televised Debate
Your sole chance to watch Philadelphia’s three Democratic mayoral candidates face off on the small screen is almost here. Mayor Jim Kenney and his challengers, […]
Anthony Williams for Mayor
As political figures go, it’s hard not to like — or at least be bemused by — Jim Kenney. In contrast to so many politicians, […]
OPINION: Black Politicians Are Going to Have to Earn My Vote From Now On
The most open forum in which to hear the unfiltered thoughts of black men in Philly is arguably the barbershop. No matter what our wealth, […]
Pa. Senator Anthony Williams Calls for Resignations in Porngate Presser
Flanked by leaders of various advocacy groups, Sen. Anthony Williams today called for the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin. “This system is tragically […]
ACLU, Tea Party Join Forces to Challenge Forfeiture Law
It’s not every day that the American Civil Liberties Union and the Tea Party are on the same side. But the ACLU, FreedomWorks, Americans for Tax Reform, the Center […]
Why Philly’s Special Election Matters
In a special election on August 11th, a small sliver of voters will choose Philadelphia’s three newest representatives in the state House. The winners are virtually predetermined, […]
If Fattah Goes Down, Who Would Voters Replace Him With?
It finally happened: Philadelphia Democratic U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah was indicted on corruption charges Wednesday. Already, political insiders are wondering if the congressman will resign in the coming months or simply choose not […]
Anthony Williams’s Politically and Financially Disastrous Property Deal
State Sen. Anthony Williams — the guy a lot of people thought would be the city’s next mayor — was involved in a unsavory mortgage […]
As Harrisburg Readies for Budget Brawl, Philly Sends Its C-Team
The opening moves are now being made in what will likely be a fierce, months-long battle between newly-elected Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican leaders in […]
Philly Has Boosted School Funding By a Staggering Amount Since 2011
1. Philadelphia has significantly increased funding for the city’s schools since 2011, while money from the state and federal government has dried up. The gist: It’s that maddening […]