Moderate Voters Won the 2023 Philadelphia Primary

Philly 3.0’s engagement editor on what last week’s election results mean for the city

By Jon Geeting

The Primary Election Outcome No One Paid Attention To

Lost in the hubbub over candidates, a single, confusing ballot question may have led voters to vote against their own beliefs and interests

By Jemille Q. Duncan

Election Winners and Losers

Ryan Boyer, Bob Brady and the anti-Gym forces exulted. Progressives, David Oh and democracy? Not a great night. Here, a report card

By Larry Platt

Who is David Oh?

The former At-Large City Councilmember is the Republican candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The 2023 Primary

Why Philadelphians Voted

Tuesday’s primary lacked the splash, buzz and — more than likely — turnout of recent Presidential elections. But those who did vote did it with intention, optimism — and Philly swagger

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
City Council Election 2023

Is Robin Jervay Aluko Good for Democracy?

The 5th District candidate is running as a write-in candidate for Darrell Clarke’s old seat. Here’s why she’s doing it

By Josh Kruger
City Council Election 2023

Drew Murray Wants to be the Republican You Vote For

The second-time City Council at-large candidate plans to lower taxes, find government savings and be a moderate voice on the increasingly progressive body

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
City Council Election 2023

John B. Kelly III Wants Philly to Own Green Energy

The son, grandson and nephew of the famous Philadelphia (and Monaco) Kellys is running for Councilmember at-large with a plan to transform PGW for a sustainable future

By Erin Flynn Jay
City Council Election 2023

Rue Landau for Communicator-at-Large?

The attorney who helmed the City’s Human Relations and Fair Housing commissions believes Philadelphia’s problems can be solved with clear communication and dogged implementation

By Lauren McCutcheon
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Listening in on Mayoral Candidates

The Citizen’s co-founder got to know four of the leading candidates in in-depth recorded conversations. Learn more about who they are, and what they want to do, here

By Ajay Raju