Razor-thin race in Philadelphia's Democratic Primary Election enters final week
The hotly contested race for who will represent the democratic ticket in Philadelphia's mayoral election has entered its homestretch, and candidate are making one final push to sway voters.
The hotly contested race for who will represent the democratic ticket in Philadelphia's mayoral election has entered its homestretch, and candidate are making one final push to sway voters.
Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs
Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week.
Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week.
Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House
The narrowly divided Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved it on a vote of 102 to 99, with nearly all of the “yes” votes being cast by Democrats.
The narrowly divided Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved it on a vote of 102 to 99, with nearly all of the “yes” votes being cast by Democrats.
Philadelphia mayoral race homes in on city crime policies
Mayoral candidates are advocating for approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime" Republican rhetoric.
Mayoral candidates are advocating for approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime" Republican rhetoric.
Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
A bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, the first time similar legislation has advanced this far after yearslong efforts by Democrats, though it faces strong headwinds in the Republican-controlled Senate.
A bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, the first time similar legislation has advanced this far after yearslong efforts by Democrats, though it faces strong headwinds in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban safe injection sites
Pennsylvania's state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ban so-called safe injection sites, after Philadelphia became the center of a legal battle over opening safe havens where opioid users could legally inject heroin and other drugs under supervision as a way to reduce overdoses.
Pennsylvania's state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ban so-called safe injection sites, after Philadelphia became the center of a legal battle over opening safe havens where opioid users could legally inject heroin and other drugs under supervision as a way to reduce overdoses.
City groups push to increase voter registration ahead of Philadelphia's democratic primary
Last call for voter registration ahead of the democratic mayoral primary was on Monday in Philadelphia, days after a bipartisan poll showed a near dead heat in the race for mayor.
Last call for voter registration ahead of the democratic mayoral primary was on Monday in Philadelphia, days after a bipartisan poll showed a near dead heat in the race for mayor.
Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Polling data reveals 'statistical tie' among some candidates
The poll, commissioned by the Committee of Seventy, interviewed 1,500 adults in Philadelphia by phone and text between April 21 and April 25, showing a "statistical tie" among some candidates.
The poll, commissioned by the Committee of Seventy, interviewed 1,500 adults in Philadelphia by phone and text between April 21 and April 25, showing a "statistical tie" among some candidates.
Pennsylvania aims to expand breast cancer screenings
Pennsylvania lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that they say will save lives by helping patients diagnose breast cancer more quickly.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that they say will save lives by helping patients diagnose breast cancer more quickly.
Gun control measures advance in Pennsylvania state House
Democrats advanced four gun-control bills in Pennsylvania's state House of Representatives on Wednesday, after years of a virtual standstill on legislation amid a politically divided government.
Democrats advanced four gun-control bills in Pennsylvania's state House of Representatives on Wednesday, after years of a virtual standstill on legislation amid a politically divided government.
Non-partisan group polling Philadelphia democrats by phone to find mayoral race front runner
Registered Democrats living in Philadelphia should expect a call or text over the next several days from a national polling firm that's trying to find a front-runner in the city's hotly-contested mayoral race.
Registered Democrats living in Philadelphia should expect a call or text over the next several days from a national polling firm that's trying to find a front-runner in the city's hotly-contested mayoral race.
Group backing Jeff Brown's mayoral run agrees to halt spending on campaign amid collusion allegations
An outside political group raising millions in support of mayoral candidate Jeff Brown has agreed it will not spend any more money to impact Philadelphia’s campaign for mayor.
An outside political group raising millions in support of mayoral candidate Jeff Brown has agreed it will not spend any more money to impact Philadelphia’s campaign for mayor.
Bud Shuster, former Pennsylvania congressman, dies at 91
Former Congressman Bud Shuster, an influential Republican who strongly backed transportation projects but once ran afoul of ethics guidelines, has died at 91.
Former Congressman Bud Shuster, an influential Republican who strongly backed transportation projects but once ran afoul of ethics guidelines, has died at 91.
Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Chester activists push back against controversial comments on trash hauling
Residents and environmental activists gathered Friday at a Chester park to denounce the controversial words spoken by Philadelphia mayoral candidate Jeff Brown during Tuesday night's debate.
Residents and environmental activists gathered Friday at a Chester park to denounce the controversial words spoken by Philadelphia mayoral candidate Jeff Brown during Tuesday night's debate.
Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Blowback from debate comment on Philly's trash in Chester continues
A question and answer at Tuesday night's mayoral debate regarding Philly trash going to Chester has been the talk of the region for nearly 48 hours, raising eyebrows regarding candidate Jeff Brown's statement.
A question and answer at Tuesday night's mayoral debate regarding Philly trash going to Chester has been the talk of the region for nearly 48 hours, raising eyebrows regarding candidate Jeff Brown's statement.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate Derek Green suspends campaign
“Words cannot adequately express the appreciation I have for my family, supporters, and campaign staff, who have been by my side throughout this journey,” he said in a statement, “What we were able to accomplish together on this campaign was significant, and I look forward to continuing that work as a citizen.”
“Words cannot adequately express the appreciation I have for my family, supporters, and campaign staff, who have been by my side throughout this journey,” he said in a statement, “What we were able to accomplish together on this campaign was significant, and I look forward to continuing that work as a citizen.”
Philadelphia mayoral candidates quarrel over proposed Sixers arena
As excitement builds for the 76ers upcoming playoff run, those vying to be the next mayor of Philadelphia are voicing their opinions on a controversial proposal to build a new arena in Center City.
As excitement builds for the 76ers upcoming playoff run, those vying to be the next mayor of Philadelphia are voicing their opinions on a controversial proposal to build a new arena in Center City.
Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Candidates vied for spot as race frontrunner in televised debate
Candidates Cherelle Parker, Rebecca Rhynhart, Derek Green, Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb and Helen Gym answered a series of questions on crime, quality of life, the economy and other issues plaguing Philadelphia voters, who will head to the polls for the primary election in May.
Candidates Cherelle Parker, Rebecca Rhynhart, Derek Green, Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb and Helen Gym answered a series of questions on crime, quality of life, the economy and other issues plaguing Philadelphia voters, who will head to the polls for the primary election in May.
Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Meet the Candidates
Philadelphia’s mayoral election is less than seven months away and several of the candidates are answering questions in a Democratic primary debate hosted and moderated by FOX 29. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates on the ballot.
Philadelphia’s mayoral election is less than seven months away and several of the candidates are answering questions in a Democratic primary debate hosted and moderated by FOX 29. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates on the ballot.
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania to seek 4th term
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey says he’ll seek a fourth term, bringing unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party’s defense of a seat in a presidential battleground state.
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey says he’ll seek a fourth term, bringing unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party’s defense of a seat in a presidential battleground state.