CloutSaying goodbye to CloutThis column may be going away, but The Inquirer’s candid reporting on political hijinks is not.
CloutSaying goodbye to CloutThis column may be going away, but The Inquirer’s candid reporting on political hijinks is not.
CloutWinners and losers from the first city budget in Philly’s Parker-Johnson eraClout is breaking down who's up and who's down following the first big legislative agreement of the Parker administration.
CloutWinners and losers from the first city budget in Philly’s Parker-Johnson eraClout is breaking down who's up and who's down following the first big legislative agreement of the Parker administration.
Clout4 things we learned from Sen. John Fetterman’s springtime media blitzAlso this week: A dustup over a candidate's sexuality in the N.J. Republican party, plus new questions about whether the GOP has beef with Philly Elmo.
Clout4 things we learned from Sen. John Fetterman’s springtime media blitzAlso this week: A dustup over a candidate's sexuality in the N.J. Republican party, plus new questions about whether the GOP has beef with Philly Elmo.
PhiladelphiaFormer Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction upheld by federal appeals courtThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit concluded that jurors had been presented with enough evidence to conclude that Henon sold the powers of his office to labor leader John Dougherty.
PhiladelphiaFormer Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction upheld by federal appeals courtThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit concluded that jurors had been presented with enough evidence to conclude that Henon sold the powers of his office to labor leader John Dougherty.
CloutDoes the GOP have a beef with Philly Elmo?The Elmo mascot, who plays in the Positive Movement drum line, appeared at Biden's rally Wednesday at Girard College.
CloutDoes the GOP have a beef with Philly Elmo?The Elmo mascot, who plays in the Positive Movement drum line, appeared at Biden's rally Wednesday at Girard College.
CloutThis Bucks County Democrat and veteran swiped back after GOP group accused her of ‘pro-Hamas activism.’Bucks County Democrat Ashley Ehasz responds after the NRCC attempted to link her to "pro-Hamas activism." The military veteran is challenging Republican Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress.
CloutThis Bucks County Democrat and veteran swiped back after GOP group accused her of ‘pro-Hamas activism.’Bucks County Democrat Ashley Ehasz responds after the NRCC attempted to link her to "pro-Hamas activism." The military veteran is challenging Republican Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress.
CloutMayor Parker thinks Philly can learn something from the Atlanta Braves — about mixed-use developmentMayor Cherelle L. Parker says she’s visiting other cities to get ideas as the city contemplates a 76ers arena in Center City.
CloutMayor Parker thinks Philly can learn something from the Atlanta Braves — about mixed-use developmentMayor Cherelle L. Parker says she’s visiting other cities to get ideas as the city contemplates a 76ers arena in Center City.
CloutPoliticians often use blue-ribbon commissions as a delay tactic. This one’s different. Also, the war in Gaza leads to a war of words in a Bucks County congressional race, and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker plans to weigh in strongly on the 76ers' arena proposal — once she makes up her mind.
CloutPoliticians often use blue-ribbon commissions as a delay tactic. This one’s different. Also, the war in Gaza leads to a war of words in a Bucks County congressional race, and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker plans to weigh in strongly on the 76ers' arena proposal — once she makes up her mind.
Clout‘Women for Murphy,’ but which one? N.J. Congressional candidate uses photo of governor’s supportersCarol Murphy sent out a mailer with a photo of her surrounded by women holding up Planned Parenthood-branded “Women for Murphy.” But the signs were for Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign.
Clout‘Women for Murphy,’ but which one? N.J. Congressional candidate uses photo of governor’s supportersCarol Murphy sent out a mailer with a photo of her surrounded by women holding up Planned Parenthood-branded “Women for Murphy.” But the signs were for Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign.
CloutA Philly campaign consultant charged this week was once central in a D.C. campaign finance scandalAlso this week: We've got four zingers from Mayor Parker and a Murphy mix-up across the Delaware.
CloutA Philly campaign consultant charged this week was once central in a D.C. campaign finance scandalAlso this week: We've got four zingers from Mayor Parker and a Murphy mix-up across the Delaware.
CloutDonald Trump and Wildwood officials have one major thing in common: IndictmentsTrump, who is facing federal indictments in four jurisdictions, is about to rally in a town where two of the three top-ranking officials are also under indictment.
CloutDonald Trump and Wildwood officials have one major thing in common: IndictmentsTrump, who is facing federal indictments in four jurisdictions, is about to rally in a town where two of the three top-ranking officials are also under indictment.
CloutWhat a fight over school board nominees told us about the Parker-Johnson era in City Hall The first major dispute between Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson spilled out into public last week, less than four months into their tenures.
CloutWhat a fight over school board nominees told us about the Parker-Johnson era in City Hall The first major dispute between Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson spilled out into public last week, less than four months into their tenures.
CloutGov. Josh Shapiro breaks bread with Martin’s Potato Rolls, one of Doug Mastriano’s top supportersShapiro said he can’t wait to eat a Martin’s roll at sundown on Tuesday, when Passover ends.
CloutGov. Josh Shapiro breaks bread with Martin’s Potato Rolls, one of Doug Mastriano’s top supportersShapiro said he can’t wait to eat a Martin’s roll at sundown on Tuesday, when Passover ends.
CloutAre Philly politicians more worried about turnout in November or Joel Embiid’s knees? Every Election Day, Clout asks Philly politicians three questions. This year, topics included President Biden's frequent trips to Pennsylvania and next year's district attorney race.
CloutAre Philly politicians more worried about turnout in November or Joel Embiid’s knees? Every Election Day, Clout asks Philly politicians three questions. This year, topics included President Biden's frequent trips to Pennsylvania and next year's district attorney race.
CloutPhilly DA Larry Krasner is running for a third term, sources sayPlus: We've got news on who's paying for a Mayor Cherelle Parker "public service announcement" that looks a little bit like a campaign ad.
CloutPhilly DA Larry Krasner is running for a third term, sources sayPlus: We've got news on who's paying for a Mayor Cherelle Parker "public service announcement" that looks a little bit like a campaign ad.
CloutJoe Biden stops at Philly Wawa with Mayor Cherelle ParkerThe president got an Italian hoagie with American cheese (odd), six soft pretzels, and a low-fat yogurt.
CloutJoe Biden stops at Philly Wawa with Mayor Cherelle ParkerThe president got an Italian hoagie with American cheese (odd), six soft pretzels, and a low-fat yogurt.
