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The Stark Choice Between Kenyatta Johnson and Ori Feibush

There was more energy in the room at the start of Thursday night’s debate between Second Council District contenders Kenyatta Johnson and Ori Feibush than […]

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The Brief: Why Have City Dems Endorsed a Council Candidate Whose Facebook Page Compared Gay Men to Flatworms?

María Quiñones-Sánchez is one of the more consequential members of Philadelphia’s City Council. She was the driving force behind the new land bank. She’s gotten […]

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The Brief: No Standouts at Green-Themed Mayoral Forum

Six Democrats vying to be mayor of Philadelphia pitched themselves Tuesday night at a forum where sustainability issues such as bike lanes, plastic bag fees and street cleaning […]

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Listen To the Pro-Ori Feibush Rap Song

Zaa Geez, a South Philadelphia rapper, has released a song about none other than City Council candidate Ori Feibush. Zaa Geez compares Feibush to Martin […]

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Whopping “Errors” In Kenyatta Johnson’s Past Campaign Finance Reports

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s campaign operation has had some serious problems keeping its books straight.

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The Brief: Jim Kenney’s Council Record Comes Back to Haunt Him

Back in 2007, then-City Councilman Jim Kenney sponsored legislation that required Philadelphia’s pension fund to give bonus checks to retired workers if it surpassed its investment goals. Today, […]

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After First Round, Kenyatta Johnson Vs. Ori Feibush a Cash Draw

The race for Philadelphia’s 2nd Council District seat is proving to be one of the best political showdowns this year. Incumbent 2nd District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and challenger Ori […]

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Ori Challenges Kenyatta to Ten Debates

As the 2015 primary election season heats up in Philadelphia, so do the public declarations of war. Last week, Mayor Michael Nutter publicly insulted 2nd […]

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Half of City Council Just Got Cybersquatted

Go to MarkSquilla.com, and you won’t find a word about the South Philadelphia Councilman bearing its name. JannieBlackwell.com, too, has nary a sentence about the longtime Councilwoman representing parts of West Philadelphia. […]

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Nutter on Ori Feibush: “A Little Jerk With a Big Checkbook”

The second district City Council race, featuring incumbent Kenyatta Johnson and controversial developer Ori Feibush, is certainly living up to its billing as perhaps the […]

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Kenyatta Johnson Wants Ori Feibush Lawsuit Dismissed

Ori Feibush has no proof that he was prevented from buying two city lots for development as payback for his political campaign against Councilman Kenyatta […]

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Ori vs. Kenyatta: Gloves Off

Though Philadelphia’s primary election is many months away (May 19th — mark your calendars!), the battle between incumbent one-term City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his […]

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Kenyatta Johnson Consultant Asks Staphmeal Blogger to Start Anonymous Anti-Ori Feibush Site

Micah Mahjoubian is one of the most connected players in Philadelphia politics. He had a high-ranking job in John Street’s administration for eight years. He […]

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Ori Feibush Sues Councilman Kenyatta Johnson

Ori Feibush, already planning to challenge Councilman Kenyatta Johnson on the ballot, is doing it in court: Feibush has filed a federal suit (below) against […]

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396 Challenges Filed Against Nominating Petitions In Philadelphia

You probably thought that there wouldn’t be any major election shenanigans in Philadelphia until 2015, when we’ll be deciding who gets the delightful job of […]