Dave Davies
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Exiled NSA contractor Edward Snowden: ‘I haven’t and I won’t’ cooperate with Russia
"When I realize we have been violating, in secret, the Fourth Amendment of that Constitution for the better part of a decade ... that we are committing felonies in the United States under a direct mandate from the White House billions of times a day — honestly, I fell into depression." → Read More
Delco Dems push ethics plan that GOP calls a stunt
Democrats hoping to overturn a century of GOP rule in suburban Delaware County pushed an ethics reform plan at a County Council meeting, angering Republicans. → Read More
Primary sets up political showdown in Delaware County
Democrats hope to end more than a century of Republican rule in suburban Delaware County in the county council election this fall. → Read More
Chester County commissioner loses primary battle
Three-term Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, president of a statewide association of county commissioners, was ousted by voters in Tuesday’s primary. → Read More
Philadelphia’s Democratic Party shows it still has some punch in 2019 primary
Philadelphia’s Democratic party showed some life in battles with progressive activists in the 2019 primary. → Read More
Philly Democratic machine, progressives battle in primary Tuesday
Philadelphia progressive organizations are mounting a field effort they expect to compete with the Democratic ward organization in Tuesday’s primary election. → Read More
Generic drugs may not be as safe or effective as you think
As the cost of prescription medication soars, consumers are increasingly taking generic drugs: low-cost alternatives to brand-name medicines. But journalist Katherine Eban warns that some of these medications might not be as safe, or effective, as we think. → Read More
Under indictment, Philly’s ‘Johnny Doc’ still a player in politics
Campaign finance reports show IBEW Local Union 98 headed by indicted union leader John ‘Johnny Doc’ Dougherty gave more than $500,000 to city candidates this spring. → Read More
Former mayor sues current mayor over Philly tax assessments
Former Philadelphia Mayor John Street, an adviser to mayoral candidates Anthony Williams, has sued Mayor Jim Kenney, claiming the city’s property tax assessments are unfair. → Read More
Political crowd: Your guide to Philly’s largest City Council at-large field in 40 years
Democratic voters can pick five of the 28 candidates for Philly City Council at-large in next week’s primary. The winners are all but certain to ascend to Council. → Read More
Michael Bloomberg, ‘Johnny Doc’ come up big for Kenney’s re-election bid
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is getting some high-profile help in his re-election bid from indicted labor leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, according to campaign finance reports filed Friday. → Read More
Key black clergy group picks Williams over Kenney in Philly mayor’s race
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity has endorsed state Sen. Anthony Williams over incumbent Jim Kenney in the mayoral primary race. → Read More
New pro-Kenney super PAC in Philly mayor’s race
A second super PAC supporting Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has emerged in a mayor’s race in which all TV advertising is from independent groups → Read More
Kenney a no-show at Black Women’s Leadership event
Four African-American women’s groups sponsored a candidates forum, hoping to hear Kenney’s plans for a second term. They felt snubbed when he didn’t show. → Read More
Brady aide, Ken Smukler sentenced to 18-months, $75K fine for election law crimes
A federal judge has sentenced Ken Smukler, a long-time aide to former U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, to 18 months in prison and $75K fine for violations of federal election law. A jury found Smukler had helped arrange and cover-up a $90,000 payoff to one of Brady’s opponents in the 2012 congressional election. → Read More
Williams first to hit the radio waves in Philly mayor’s race
The first broadcast ads from candidates in the notably quiet Philadelphia's mayor's race are on the air. State Sen. Anthony Williams, who hopes to unseat Mayor Jim Kenney, is running radio commercials in which he attacks the city's soda tax and promises to make the city cleaner and safer. → Read More
Critiquing Kenney: Taking the pulse of Philly mayor’s old neighborhood
Interviews with voters in Kenney’s old neighborhood show a mix of opinions about him, but little support for his Democratic rivals. → Read More
Soda companies bankrolled $604K in Philly election spending
The American Beverage Association has complied with Philadelphia city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies. → Read More
Biden to enter 2020 race Thursday; Rendell, other Philly donors ready to help
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 presidential race Thursday. Top Philadelphia Democrats, including former Gov. Ed Rendell will throw a fundraiser. → Read More
Philly mayor candidates clash over gun violence, stop-and-frisk at their first forum
Challengers hammered Mayor Jim Kenney on gun violence and hiring practices at Philadelphia black journalists forum. → Read More