Politics
Conservative Democratic politicians call party labels into question
Philadelphia hasn’t had a Republican mayor since the early 1950s, but some of Philly politicians' stances on issues break the liberal party norms.
Penn alum officially announces Phila. City Council candidacy
About 150 people gathered at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia in Rittenhouse for the announcement of Helen Gym's candidacy for City Council.
Former Nutter press secretary enters mayor's race
Millennial votes are key to Doug Oliver's campaign.
5 things Penn students should know about PILOTs
A basic guide to Payments in Lieu of Taxes.Twitter highlights of the Philadelphia mayor's race
The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at some of the more outlandish things said on twitter during the 2015 election, both by and about the candidates.
Former City Councilman Jim Kenney enters mayoral race
His outspoken positions in favor of LGBT equality and marijuana decriminalization have made him some early allies in the race.
Marijuana decriminalization yields little change to U. drug policy enforcement
In 2014, only one University-affiliated person was arrested for a crime involving any type of unspecified narcotic.
Penn administrators serve as Democratic donors in close mayoral race
According to the 2014 campaign finance report released on Monday, several Penn administrators have donated to Democratic candidates seeking election in the city primary this spring.
Former Nutter staffer Doug Oliver to Enter Mayoral Race
On Saturday, the Philadelphia’s mayor’s race will formally welcome its newest candidate.
Penn grad and city activist to run for City Council
With an empty seat on City Council,, at least one new at-large Council member will have to be elected this year.
Proposed voter registration bill could make registering easier for students
A new bill proposed by Representative Kevin Schreiber of York County will attempt to push same-day voter registration through the Pennsylvania state legislature.
Sam Sherman | Mitt's decision
SAM SHERMAN is a College junior from Marblehead, Mass. His email is samsherman6@sas.upenn.edu.SLAP hosts photo campaign to encourage Penn to pay PILOTs
Messages included phrases like “do it for the kids” and “It’s in Penn’s Capacity."
Jim Kenney resigns from City Council, eyes mayoral bid
The longtime councilman’s resignation marks the last step before Kenney officially enters the 2015 mayoral race.
Mayoral candidate Anthony Hardy Williams' take on charter schools sets him apart
State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams’s support for charter schools has made him some unusual allies.
Education plays part in mayoral race debated
Philadelphia's public schools face an $81 million budget deficit.
Newly-inaugurated Governor Tom Wolf pushes for increased minimum wage in PA
Pennsylvania is part of a minority of states that does not have a minimum wage over the federal standard.
Law School alum drops out of Philly mayor's race
Trujillo’s exit comes as a surprise to observers who saw the political outsider as a wild-card candidate.
Obama community college plan finds support, criticism at Penn
College senior and community college transfer Emanuel Martinez weighs in on the new proposal.