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Election

Poll shows Jeff Brown leading crowded field in Philly mayor race, but comes with a caveat

March 17, 2023March 19, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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The businessman now holds a nine-point advantage over both Helen Gym and Allan Domb, a new poll says.
By Todd Shepherd

Politics

Petitions for O’Neill challenger contain redundant entries, nearly identical pages

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Although petitions for Gary Masino contained several duplicate signatures and nearly duplicate pages, an attorney for the Democrat said they expect to prevail in court — and in November.

Municipal Government

Ben Mannes: Mayoral forum raises more questions than answers

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

Commonwealth Court allows 2022 Chester County election recount petition to move forward

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Broad + Liberty Staff
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The appellate court held that the county commissioners and a lower court had misapplied the state’s election statute.
By Broad + Liberty Staff

Election Law

Terry Tracy: Democrats claim “unfettered discretion” over Republican nominees to Delco Election Board

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023
Terry Tracy
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Delaware County is the only county in Pennsylvania that permits complete one-party rule. Now, they’ve claimed even more “unfettered” power.

By Terry Tracy

Politics

Valentino DiGiorgio: Why the GOP lost the Philadelphia suburbs

February 2, 2023February 4, 2023
Valentino DiGiorgio
9

There are many causes for the party’s decline in an area it once dominated.
By Valentino DiGiorgio

Municipal Government

Judge grants state receiver greater powers in Chester

February 2, 2023February 4, 2023
Linda Stein

Receiver Michael Doweary will gain more responsibility in the troubled Delco city.
By Linda Stein

Election

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: Pennsylvania must join the majority of states and nations with voter ID laws

February 1, 2023February 6, 2023
Tracy Pennycuick

Most democracies — including most American states — protect the right to vote by requiring identification.
By Sen. Tracy Pennycuick

Municipal Government

Upper Darby administrator Vince Rongione steps down, ending months of controversy

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023
Todd Shepherd
2

Rongione was the center of a months-long political drama in one of the largest municipalities in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Pennsylvania’s ‘divisive’ constitutional amendments inch closer to ballot box

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Christen Smith
1

Democrats expressed consternation at having to vote on all three amendments as a package.
By Christen Smith

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