PA Primary Unveiled a Crisis for Both Political Parties May 18, 2023
On May 16, Pennsylvanians voted in statewide and local primary elections as well as a much-watched special House election. Beyond revealing the winners, the vote tallies show that former President Donald Trump lost (again), Democrats have an identit...
Why Philly's Race Was Different for Progressives May 18, 2023
Philadelphia progressives hoped Helen Gym would continue a wave of mayoral victories in Boston, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Instead, she finished third....
How National Media Framed the Philly Mayor’s Race May 18, 2023
Many articles zeroed in on former Councilmember Helen Gym, endorsed by prominent progressives like Bernie Sanders and AOC....
Cherelle Parker Wins Dem Nomination for Philly Mayor May 17, 2023
Parker, a former City Councilmember, came out on top of the crowded race for mayor in the Philly Democratic primary that also included Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Rebecca Rhynhart, and Helen Gym....
Who Is the Leader We Need for Philly's Future? May 15, 2023
The race for the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Philadelphia ends tomorrow ... Polls are tight. Who's got the leadership chops?...
A Philly Campaign Worker Fatally Shot Another Canvasser May 09, 2023
A man canvassing for Philadelphia's upcoming primary election on behalf of OnePA fatally shot another man canvassing for the same group....
Will Big Progressive Names Give Gym a Boost in PHL Mayor Race? May 04, 2023
Helen Gym's endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Philadelphia mayor's race could help turn out young and progressive voters....
Off-Year Races Will Shape Pennsylvania’s Future May 01, 2023
Reading too much into any single election, especially low-turnout primaries, can be futile. Still, two upcoming primaries and a special election have the potential to reshape the political environment in Pennsylvania and nationally.First, a special e...
The Philly Mayor’s Race Is a Five-Way Tie, Poll Shows April 28, 2023
A poll showed Rebecca Rhynhart, Cherelle Parker, Helen Gym, Allan Domb, and Jeff Brown were in a dead heat in the Philadelphia mayor's race....
The Unbearable Lightness of Philly Mayor Candidate Helen Gym April 27, 2023
Gym has made offense-taking a full-time job — but it's not the one she was elected to do. By Albert Eisenberg...
Union Endorsements Play a Big Role in Philly Politics April 26, 2023
Jeff Brown attacked Cherelle Parker for winning the endorsement of the Building Trades Council and Helen Gym for her support from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers....
Four Things to Know About Upcoming Philly Mayor Race Poll April 25, 2023
Jeff Brown, Alan Domb, Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart are the top contenders for Philadelphia mayor. Here's what to know about an upcoming poll in the election....
Jeff Brown Went on Offense at a Heated Philly Mayoral Forum April 21, 2023
With less than a month to go until the May 16 primary election and no clear frontrunner, the top contenders are increasingly trying to separate themselves from the pack....
Is Helen Gym a Hypocrite? April 14, 2023
Is Helen Gym a hypocrite, or is the former member of City Council and now candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia ... just wrong?...
Is the Chicago Mayoral Race Good News for Philly's Helen Gym? April 06, 2023
Chicago's mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is probably most similar to former Councilmember Helen Gym but the Philadelphia mayoral field looks very different....
Helen Gym Wants to Finish the Fight She Started 30 Years Ago March 27, 2023
Philadelphia mayoral candidate Helen Gym has become a polarizing political figure. Her supporters see a champion ahead of the 2023 May primary. Her critics see a "character."...
Poll Shows Brown Leading Crowded Field in Philly Mayor Race March 24, 2023
The businessman now holds a nine-point advantage over both Helen Gym and Allan Domb, a new poll says. By Todd Shepherd...
Philadelphia's Mayoral Ad Wars March 24, 2023
The race for mayor is heating up ... on TV. Rebecca Rhynhart, Allan Domb, Jeff Brown, Cherelle Parker and Helen Gym engage in Mayoral ad wars...
Helen Gym's Transgender Youth Policies Put Children at Risk March 21, 2023
Gym's proposed policies are badly misguided and urgently in need of review. By Anne Morris...
Mayoral Candidate Helen Gym, Ex-Mayor Michael Nutter Clash February 22, 2023
Nutter has used public appearances to aggressively question frontrunners Helen Gym and Jeff Brown, while taking it easy on others, including Rebecca Rhynhart, whom he hired....
Philadelphia Must Address Its Staffing Crisis February 14, 2023
On May 26, 2022, Philadelphians opened up their Thursday editions of the Philadelphia Inquirer and read the following headline: “A third of Philly’s building inspectors have quit since 2019. Critics say that threatens public safety.” Less than four m...
DelVal Leaders Believe a Gym Win is Suburbs' Loss January 19, 2023
Some Delaware Valley leaders fear Helen Gym will be Philadelphia's next mayor. Gym is a formidable candidate, and with nine people—so far—running in the Democratic primary this May, the vote is up for grabs....
Philly Mayoral Candidates Offer Their Public Safety Plans January 13, 2023
State Rep. Amen Brown, retired Judge James M. DeLeon and former City Councilmember Helen Gym describe how they would address violence in the city if elected....
Philly Council's Gym Resigns Ahead of Expected Mayoral Run November 30, 2022
The two-term Council member is expected to launch her campaign for the top job in the coming days. In an interview with The Inquirer, she reflected on her six years as a legislator....
How Gym Became One of Philly's Most Progressive Voices November 30, 2022
The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council, she regularly champions education, housing, and labor....