Topic: 2023 Primary
Who is Cherelle Parker?
Parker is the 100th — and first woman — mayor of Philadelphia. Here's what we know about her
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Is Cherelle Parker Future-Ready?
A future of work expert and 10K Independents leader believes the Democratic nominee for mayor knows what small and independent businesses need to thrive in Philly.
By Anne Gemmell
The Complicated Truth About the PA Primary
Despite the common perception, Philly-area progressives did just fine, a former Tom Wolf aide contends
By Mark Nicastre
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
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
Who Couldn’t Vote in the Primary
One in two veterans — among about 1 million voters — will stay away from the polls on primary day because of Pennsylvania’s unfair election system. A fair elections advocate on how that can change
By David Thornburgh
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
The Leadership Question
This long campaign season ends tomorrow. Who is the leader we need for a better Philadelphia future?
By Sam Katz
Inside the Last Days of the Election
Some final thoughts on the mayor’s race as it comes to a close. Are we about to meet a new boss who is the same as the old boss?
By Larry Platt