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Blatstein turns heads at fundraiser

By Chris Brennan

05/23/2013

And get ready for Lights-Camera-Brady! as a reality show about Philadelphia's Democratic chairman is pitched to networks.

Clout makes a sad face: A dull election short on shenanigans

By Chris Brennan

05/22/2013

The biggest polling place row of the day centered on a temporary tattoo.

Is the city's managing director looking at the top job? 05/17/2013: By Chris Brennan

Clout: There's no shortage of potential candidates being floated for the 2015 race for mayor. The latest name: city Managing Director Richard Negrin.
City controller race heats up with TV ad 05/09/2013: By Chris Brennan

Challenger Brett Mandel tries to tie incumbent Alan Butkovitz to School District money woes.
Here comes the Rat-Mobile! 05/03/2013: By Chris Brennan

Clout: Local 98 vows to use the attention-grabbing minivan conversion at protests in the city and down the shore.
Millionaire Tom Knox enters 2015 race for Philadelphia mayor 04/25/2013: By Chris Brennan

What does that mean for Knox's pal, City Councilman Bill Green, who has also been expected to enter the 2015 race?
Help wanted? City controller, primary foe disagree on job conversation 04/19/2013: By Chris Brennan

Incumbent Alan Butkovitz claims Brett Mandel sought job as deputy in hopes of eventually landing top post.
Was City Controller Alan Butkovitz menaced or just unhappy with reporter? 04/12/2013: By Chris Brennan

Security team member for District Attorney steps in to quell a fracas outside of a political event this week.
What about Rick? 04/04/2013: By Chris Brennan

Santorum gets no respect in the 2016 presidential speculation after finishing second in the 2012 GOP primaries.
Push to abolish Traffic Court worries some big-ticket contract-holders 03/22/2013: A state House panel will meet to discuss legislation already approved by the state Senate to abolish Philly's Traffic Court.
Legal troubles for Councilman's ex-aide may be finally wrapping up 03/14/2013: A CITY HALL legal drama five years in the offing may take serious steps toward resolution Friday in federal court.
Is nonprofit D.C. group just a restaurant coalition? 03/08/2013: A NONPROFIT GROUP in Washington thinks that we should know the players in the City Council fight to provide paid sick leave for more people employed here.