Elections
Mystery Shopper: Registering to Vote for the First Time
Our city-dwelling, non-driving Mystery Shopper turned 18 a few months before the election. Why was it so hard to register to vote?
By Citizen Mystery Shopper2024 Integrity Icon: Eric Kapenstein
The Deputy City Commissioner helping to oversee election integrity and efficacy cut his teeth in 2020 — and is ready to bring that fairness and accuracy to our next big election
By Lauren McCutcheonWho 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 Roxanne Patel Shepelavy, Julie Platt and Lauren McCutcheonThe 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 McCutcheonThe Citizen Recommends: Early Morning Rave for Voting
Daybreaker co-founder Radha Agrawal brings her non-alcoholic, early morning dance party back to Philly to celebrate our freedom to celebrate (and vote). Join the fun outside City Hall on April 12
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe New Urban Order: Vote Like Your City Depends On It …
because it does. And this year’s election may prove that
By Diana LindMystery Shopper: ChatGPT, Can You Help Me … Vote?
A recent study found AI platforms to be 51 percent inaccurate when it comes to voting and election info. In the latest installment of our Mystery Shopper series, a Citizen voter tries to see if the AI tech can be helpful after all.
By Citizen Mystery Shopper“What Does AG Stand For? Aspiring Governor”
Checking in with former Governor Tom Corbett, who spent 10 years as attorney general, on the one question he would ask this year’s AG candidates at our March 25 forum
By Larry Platt