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On Oct. 28, 2024, just over a week before Election Day, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a civil lawsuit against Elon Musk to stop his $1 million voter sweepstakes from …

Every vote counts, and Metro wants to make sure Philadelphians have a plan in place to cast their ballot in the 2024 Election. Whether you plan to vote by mail or in person, here are some important …

Following a furious season of campaigning, Election Day finally arrives Tuesday, and Philadelphia voters figure to play an important role in who becomes the next president of the United States. Vice …

Legislation that could lead to the creation of an oversight board for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons and the funding of an accompanying office advanced in City Council this week, despite …

The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election night. That’s because of a quirk in Pennsylvania’s laws. I am an assistant professor of political …

Temple University's Liacouras Center was a sea of blue on Monday night, as former President Barack Obama joined Bruce Springsteen and John Legend at a "When We Vote We Win" concert in support of Vice …

A new poll from the Alliance for Black Equality shows that current vice president and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has increased her support by 10 points with Black Gen Z men within the past …

Larry Krasner, Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney, is taking legal action in civil court against Elon Musk in an attempt to shut down his Donald Trump-supporting political action …

Tuesday, Oct. 29 is the last day to apply for mail-in ballots for the 2024 Election. Philadelphia City Commissioners are urging residents to apply by Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. if they wish to vote …

Legislation paving the way for the 76ers to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City was formally introduced Thursday, but not before those opposed to the controversial project disrupted business as …

The national Latine population carries an immense amount of power this election season. According to a recent Pew Research study, "Latines are projected to account for 14.7% of all eligible voters in …

A Philadelphia city-led task force focused on reproductive health met for the first time Wednesday, less than a month before a presidential election in which abortion has played a significant role. …

For Pennsylvania residents like me, there is no escape from the record-breaking number of political attack ads disrupting our favorite shows and filling our social media feeds. A projected $10.7 …

Polls show that LGBTQ rights will likely factor into most Americans’ pick for president this November as they choose between former Republican President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala …

Pennsylvania has many slogans and nicknames. The Keystone State. State of Independence. Home of beer, chocolate, and liberty and Taylor Swift. And now: centre of the political universe. According …

Faith leaders skeptical of the 76ers proposal to construct a new arena on Market Street urged City Council on Tuesday not to fast-track legislation that would authorize the contentious $1.3 billion …

Block parties – a beloved tradition in many Philadelphia neighborhoods – can lead to small increases in voter turnout among Philadelphia residents. In a new peer-reviewed …

City Council heard testimony Tuesday about car meet-ups, just over a week after “drifting” drivers and spectators took over intersections and parking lots throughout Philadelphia, inspiring viral …

As Election Day nears, Philadelphia City Commissioners have opened additional Satellite Election Offices (SEO) across the city in an effort to make voting more accessible to all Philadelphians. …

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