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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, who screwed up his mail-in ballot for the Philadelphia 2023 election, seen here after a movie premiere in October (Getty Images)
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Even Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Screwed Up His Mail-In Ballot

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Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who wants to bring the National Guard to Kensington (photo courtesy Philadelphia City Council)
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Cherelle Parker Wants to Unleash the U.S. Military in Kensington

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Philadelphia's South Street, which USA Today somehow missed on its world's biggest tourist traps list
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USA Today Somehow Misses South Street on Biggest Tourist Traps List

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These Are the Four Major Takeaways From the City’s $6.2 Billion Budget Deal

This year’s budget deal (which Council will vote on formally next week) marks the end of an era. It’s the last budget Mayor Jim Kenney […]

nurse practitioner theresa smigo seen at philly pregnancy center in a viral tiktok video recorded by the woman now suing her
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Pregnant Black Woman in Terrible TikTok Video Sues Nurse Who Mistreated Her

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Progressive Backlash, and the Establishment Strikes Back: Four Major Takeaways From Tuesday’s Mayoral Primary

On Tuesday, movements collided, diversity thrived, and a new political queen-maker officially arrived. The results of the 2023 primary in Philadelphia were pretty damn historical, […]

philadelphia mayoral candidate cherelle parker, who thinks philadelphia schools should be open year-round
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10 Ways the Philadelphia Primary Made History

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Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who thinks Philadelphia schools should be open year-round
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Cherelle Parker Wants Mandated Year-Round Schooling In Philadelphia

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Here Are the Burning Questions Each Viable Philly Mayoral Candidate Needs to Answer

It’s officially less than a month before the May 16th Democratic primary, and things are finally heating up. From candidates exposing their opponents taking private […]

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Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Cherelle Parker

This profile of Cherelle Parker is part of our Ultimate Voter’s Guide to the 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Race. For the full guide and to read […]

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Here’s How Much Money the Philly Mayoral Candidates Have Raised and What It Means

Finally, fund-raising front-runners are starting to emerge in Philly’s crowded mayoral race. What we’re seeing is that seven (of the 10-plus) mayoral candidates most certainly […]

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Why the Midterm Results Are Good (or Bad) News for Philly’s Mayoral Candidates

Now that the midterm results are finally wrapped up, it feels safe to say that Pennsylvania has gone blue. The governor’s mansion and the state […]

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Shakeup on Council Is Good, But These Former Councilmembers Leave Big Shoes to Fill

We knew this day would come. I called it a few weeks ago. The mass exodus of City Councilmembers resigning before this Thursday’s return to […]

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Philly Today: Merriam-Webster’s New Word List Is an Insult to Philadelphians Everywhere

Merriam-Webster’s New Jawn-Free Word List Is an Insult to Philadelphia Every year, Merriam-Webster introduces its list of new words. And every year, we sit here […]

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Philly’s 2023 Mayoral Election Season Starts Now

The final days of summer are here, and we’re now off to the races: Philly’s mayoral election season has officially begun. Many of us have […]