Tag: Republican

Joe Picozzi, Senator-elect.Government & Politics

Meet the Republican Candidate Who Unexpectedly Flipped Northeast Philadelphia’s 5th District State Senate Seat

When Joe Picozzi unseated incumbent Jimmy Dillon in Northeast Philadelphia’s 5th Senatorial district, he became the first Republican state Senatorial candidate to win a…

Donkey and elephant on top of stacked coins.Government & Politics

Washington Post: Where in Philadelphia Are Presidential Campaign Online Donations Coming From?

A new Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the two presidential campaigns has found that more people donated to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump…

Becky Pringle speaking at the DNC.Government & Politics

Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week

During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the…

Wilt Chamberlain walking behind Richard Nixon and a group of supporters and reporters.Government & Politics

West Philly Native, Basketball Legend Once Set Out to Help Richard Nixon Win Over Black Voters in 1968 Election

In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain was the biggest basketball star in the world and Richard Nixon was the Republican candidate for president.

That year, they collaborated…

Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi and Taylor Swift.Historic

A 19th Century Philadelphia Civic Leader is an Ancestor of Pop Star Taylor Swift

Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi is one of the most prominent Pennsylvanians and Philadelphians from the 19th century.

However, his connection to Taylor Swift is one…

Republican U.S. Senate Pennsylvania candidate Dave McCormick poses for a picture with a man and woman during his campaign.Leadership

Philadelphia Leadership: Dave McCormick, Candidate, U.S. Senate

Dave McCormick, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Bloomsburg, where his father was a college…

David Oh.Leadership

Philadelphia Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time.

However…

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Lead Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia and the surrounding counties are leading the way in the battle to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from the federal minimum of $7…

Government & Politics

PA Secretary of State Addresses Election Fears, Remains Optimistic Despite Conspiracy Theories

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt recently addressed potential concerns over the upcoming presidential election in November in hopes of preempting conspiracy theories, writes Sean…

Al SchmidtGovernment & Politics

Al Schmidt - Pennsylvania Election Code Does Not Give State Authority to Remove Trump from Republican Primary Ballot

While there are currently efforts in several states to remove former president Donald Trump off the Republican primary ballot, Pennsylvania will not follow suit says…

John Fetterman and his familyPennsylvania

New York Post: John Fetterman Recalls ‘Technically’ Dying, Believing He Would Lose Senate Race Due to His Stroke

After suffering a stroke mid-campaign, Sen. John Fetterman believed he would not be able to defeat his Republican opponent, celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet…

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Florida Legislation Causes Organizers of Global Surgical Conference to Move 2027 Conference from Orlando to Philadelphia

Several controversial laws recently signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have caused the organizers of the Global Surgical Conference and Expo to move their 2027…