Can Larry Krasner be Pro-Democracy and Anti-Debate?

The DA, who is running for a third term, has so far refused to participate in any televised debates with his opponent Pat Dugan this campaign season. Don’t voters deserve at least that?

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
WATCH

Ultimate Job Interview with One Candidate for District Attorney

The latest edition of The Citizen’s job interviews for candidates for office featured this year’s top-of-the-ticket race for District Attorney. Both Larry Krasner and Pat Dugan were invited. Only one candidate showed up

By Malcolm Burnley

Your Guide to the 2025 Primary

Republican and Democratic candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court in the May 20, 2025 election — and why you really gotta vote

By Lauren McCutcheon

Krasner Versus … Trump?

The DA says he’s a “Democracy Advocate” and his real opponent is Donald Trump. Is there something to that, or is it just campaign spin?

By Larry Platt

Who is Pat Dugan?

The multiyear veteran of the Municipal Court (and the U.S. Army) is running against incumbent Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary for District Attorney of Philadelphia

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon

Who Is Larry Krasner?

Philadelphia’s District Attorney since 2018 is known for his progressive stances and … outspoken self-confidence

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Guest Commentary

How to Win Campaigns Without Mentioning the T Word

A Philadelphia-based political campaign strategist advises candidates: If you want to win the next election, bring up issues, not the 45th president

By Adam C. Erickson

The Black, Gay, Shabbat-Observing, Tap Shoe-Wearing Philadelphian Running for Judge

Why former Prisons Commissioner Leon King II is running to fill the empathy deficit on Common Pleas Court

By Malcolm Burnley

Is Larry Krasner in Trouble?

If character is still an issue in local elections, he just may be. The DA faces a shifting zeitgeist and a credible challenger in Pat Dugan, who has already garnered the support of labor leader Ryan Boyer

By Larry Platt