Election 2020
City Commissioner Al Schmidt, Hero of the 2020 Election, Is Ready to Call It Quits
When Al Schmidt first ran for city commissioner in 2011, seeking one of the three seats in charge of Philly’s elections, he probably never thought […]
2020 in Review: These Are the People and Things I’m Grateful For in a Challenging Year
While stocking up on last-minute groceries at Whole Foods this week, I got my privilege checked. As I was wrapping up a call, I began […]
Poor Gritty Only Got One Vote for President in Philly
Now that all of Donald Trump’s fraud claims regarding the Philadelphia election results have been debunked and Pennsylvania’s results have been certified, we can start […]
Another PA Republican Tests Positive for COVID, This Time Mid-Meeting with Trump
Nothing is ever surprising these days, so the news that a delegation of conspiracy-theorizing elected representatives from Pennsylvania descended on the White House to meet […]
A Pennsylvania Judge Absolutely Eviscerated Trump’s Last-Ditch Election Lawsuit
The Trump clown car of hapless lawyers has officially concluded its tour of the Pennsylvania court system. Over the weekend, U.S. District Court judge Matthew […]
Al Schmidt Isn’t a “RINO.” And He Isn’t Hiding Corruption
In his escalating campaign to deny the inevitable — that Joe Biden has won both the popular vote and the requisite number of states to […]
Trump Lawyer to Pennsylvania Judge: Nope, I’ve Got No Evidence of Voter Fraud
You’re probably aware that unsurprisingly sore loser Donald Trump has dispatched his attorneys across America in an effort to reverse the results of the election. […]
Yes, Biden Won. Now Can We Talk About How His Campaign Nearly Blew It in Philly?
After four years of anguish and anticipation, I can now finally say this in full confidence: Donald J. Trump, you’re fired. Joe Biden, a son […]
13 Winners and Losers From the 2020 General Election
Elections, as they say, have consequences. One such consequence: They produce winners and losers. Lots of them. Winner? Joe Biden. Loser? Donald Trump. Easy enough, […]
And Now, a Charity Run From Four Seasons Total Landscaping to the Four Seasons Hotel
Last week was … a lot. There was, of course, an election. There was a fight for democracy and decency. There were men with binoculars. […]
Meet the Philly Nonprofit Behind Those Viral Dancing Mailboxes
If you were paying any attention to social media late last week (I mean, who wasn’t?), you probably saw them: three impressively realistic-looking USPS mailboxes […]
The Most “Philly” Photos and Videos from the Philly Victory Party
In recent years, Philadelphia has played host to a massive Eagles Super Bowl celebration. And then there was the huge Phillies World Series parade. But […]
Joe Biden Wins Pennsylvania and the Presidency
Scranton native Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is projected to be the next president of the United States. On Saturday morning, the Associated Press, CNN, and […]
As Biden Pulls Ahead, Philadelphia Celebrates
This morning, just before 9 a.m., votes for Joe Biden outpaced those for Donald Trump in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Before the latest tallies were […]
Court Orders Philly to Allow Elections Watchers Within 6 Feet of Vote Counters
As Donald Trump’s chances for a second term would seem to be decreasing, what’s increasing are the lawsuits and other legal efforts brought by Trump […]