Topic: Pennsylvania Politics
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Who is Running for Election in Philadelphia in 2024?
The November 5 race has a couple of national headliners — plus U.S. Senator, Attorney General, State Auditor and State Senate races
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Josh_Shapiro_2024_Budget_Address-660x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Why Philly’s Minimum Wage is … So Low
$7.25 an hour? No one can live on that. The director of Drexel’s Wealth and Work Futures Lab explains why it hasn’t budged — and what needs to happen
By Michael O’Bryan and Alicia Atkinson![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Deborah_Gordon_Klehr_Harrisburg-791x400.jpeg)
PA’s Fair Funding Champion
Deborah Gordon Klehr oversaw the Education Law Center’s successful case mandating better funding of public schools throughout the state. But it’s her work outside the courtroom that has been indispensable for Pennsylvania students
By Malcolm Burnley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PA_Primary_Election_Winners_2024-791x400.jpg)
Who Is Running for Election in Philadelphia in 2024?
The November 5 race has a couple of national headliners — plus U.S. Senator, Attorney General, State Auditor and State Senate races
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy, Julie Platt and Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Thomas_ORourke_Brooks_Gauthier_Harrisburg-791x400.jpg)
The Great School Vouchers Debate
Progressive Councilmembers Thomas, Gauthier, O'Rourke and Brooks protested them. Jay-Z begged to differ. And Mayor Parker tried to bring folks together. Who’s got students’ backs? A week on the frontlines of the school choice wars
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Larry_Krasner_Interview-791x400.jpg)
Is Larry Krasner Soft on Crime?
The DA just won his second historic conviction of an on-duty police officer. Here’s why House Republicans are using that against him
By Mensah M. Dean![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PA_Primary_Election_Winners_2024-791x400.jpg)
Who Won Philadelphia’s 2024 Primary Election?
The April 23 race included important Attorney General, State Auditor and Senate races. Oh yeah, and that Presidential thing
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024_Primary_Header-791x400.png)
The Ultimate 2024 PA Primary Election Guide
The April 23 race includes important Attorney General, State Auditor and Senate races. Oh yeah, and that Presidential thing
By Julie Platt and Lauren McCutcheon