Home » Archive

Articles in the Elections Category

Elections, Government, Hunting Park, Politics »

April 10, 2013
Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez spoke during a council session.

Growing up on the 4100 block of North Reese Street in Hunting Park Maria Quiñones-Sánchez never dreamed that one day when she would serve as … Read the full story >>

AxisPhilly, Economy, Elections, Politics, Southwest Center City, Uncategorized »

April 10, 2013
Jeff Hornstein, President of Queen Village Neighbors Association, researched the Pennsylvania Constitution.

The primary election for the city’s chief financial auditor is May 21. There are two candidates on the forefront of AVI.

Incumbent Alan Butkowtiz said … Read the full story >>

Art, Elections, Featured Stories, Germantown »

November 5, 2012
Renny Molenaar opened Imperfect Gallery with his wife Rocio Cabello last June.

Friends and art lovers gathered this weekend at Germantown’s Imperfect Gallery, located 5601 Greene St., to view two new exhibitions, including one focused on … Read the full story >>

Economy, Elections, Government, Manayunk, Politics, WHYY »

October 4, 2012 (2 Comments)
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. hosted a presidential debate watch party in Zesty's restaurant in Manayunk.

Greek and Italian cuisine wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds on Wednesday night as Zesty’s restaurant, located at 4382 Main St. in Manayunk, held … Read the full story >>

Bustleton, Economy, Elections, Fox Chase, Government, Holmesburg, Mayfair, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Northeast: A Special Report on John Perzel, Tacony »

June 19, 2012
Mayfair Civic Association President Joe DeFelice talks progress.

The image of the Northeast existing as a stepchild section of Philadelphia is an image that Mayfair Civic Association president Joe DeFelice said his neighborhood … Read the full story >>

Elections, Germantown, Government, Politics »

June 8, 2012
su1214germantownkeepmyvotecouncilmembers

The new restrictions on voting implemented by Gov. Tom Corbett this spring has sparked some Germantown-area leaders recently to form a coalition for the purpose … Read the full story >>

Elections, Entertainment, Fairhill, Government, Music, Politics, Social issues »

December 7, 2011 (One Comment)
Willie Torres helped the bartender mix drinks for the club's guests.

 

From the outside, the New Palladium nightclub looks much like a storefront that has yet to open for the business day. At 7:30 p.m. … Read the full story >>

Elections, North Philadelphia, Politics, Strawberry Mansion »

November 3, 2011
James Larry Grant showed off the Rahman for Mayor sign, with his brother, Cecil B. Marks, in front of their childhood home

James Larry Grant, 58, called himself a “product of Philadelphia,” as he taped fliers to his now boarded-up childhood home at the corner of 29th … Read the full story >>

Economy, Education, Elections, Fox Chase, Government, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Politics, Social issues »

October 24, 2011
Each candidate gave concise, eloquent opinions on how to solve the current educational and financial issues in the city.

With the fall election season underway seven City Council At-Large candidates came together recently at the WHYY studio for a political debate that, considering the … Read the full story >>

Elections, Featured Stories, Germantown, Government, Northwest Elections: 2011, Northwest Philadelphia, Politics »

April 26, 2011
Robin Tasco's family are her number one supporters. She said, "you can find my family and friends in my office everyday."

Robin Tasco is one of the seven candidates running for the 8th District City Council seat. The Germantown resident describes herself as an honest, transparent, accessible … Read the full story >>