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2023 Mayoral election

Election

Thom Nickels: Celebrity endorsements couldn’t save Helen Gym

May 19, 2023July 9, 2023
Thom Nickels
3

Gym’s supporters were fervid, but couldn’t make their case to the average voter.
By Thom Nickels

Election

Christine Flowers: A Democrat again — for now

May 10, 2023May 15, 2023
Christine Flowers
11

In a one-party town, sometimes having your vote matter means joining the opposition.
By Christine Flowers

Election

First nonpartisan poll of Philadelphia mayoral race shows a five-way fight with no clear leader

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023
Broad + Liberty Staff

Rebecca Rhynhart holds a one-point lead — within the margin of error — while the largest share of voters are still undecided.
By Broad + Liberty Staff

Politics

Albert Eisenberg: The unbearable lightness of Helen Gym

April 26, 2023May 4, 2023
Albert Eisenberg
12

Gym has made offense-taking a full-time job — but it’s not the one she was elected to do.
By Albert Eisenberg

Election

Christine Flowers: The five candidates who can still win Philly’s mayor’s race

April 18, 2023April 24, 2023
Christine Flowers
2

My take on the Philly mayoral primary.
By Christine Flowers

Municipal Government

Guy Ciarrocchi: Welcome to the party, pal!

April 17, 2023April 20, 2023
Guy Ciarrocchi
7

Jeff Brown learns how quickly his former friends turn on him once he steps out of the role they planned for him.
By Guy Ciarrocchi

Municipal Government

Ben Mannes: Mayoral forum raises more questions than answers

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

Last week, WPHT 1210 hosted the first major media mayoral forum in the 2023 race. Despite close talking points offered by most candidates, what stood out is what wasn’t said — and who was a no-show.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Election

Philadelphia transit workers endorse Democrat Jeff Brown for mayor

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Transport Workers Union Local 234 makes the first big endorsement of the 2023 campaign.
By Anthony Hennen

Op-Ed

Beth Ann Rosica: Our school board elections are flawed and antiquated

Beth Ann Rosica: Our school board elections are flawed and antiquated

schedule May 20 2025
ink_pen Beth Ann Rosica

The concept of nonpartisan school board elections is noble, but Pennsylvania’s system is defective. As voters go to the polls […]

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