Anna Orso

How Rabb charted a progressive path to victory

In the 3rd Congressional District, one strategist said, the lawmaker from Northwest Philly “energized the base.”

A three-way race in 3rd Congressional District

State Rep. Chris Rabb, State Sen. Sharif Street, and physician Ala Stanford appear to be locked in a close contest.

Rivals fault Street’s tenure at party’s helm

The Philly lawmaker led Pennsylvania Democrats for three years. His 3rd District appoints point to electoral defeats.

Big money flooding into congressional race

The three candidates for the 3rd Congressional District have spent a combined $1.8 million, and super PACs have spent more than double.

Parker approves six out of seven ‘ICE Out’ bills

The mayor did not sign a measure that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The bill will still become law.

How the meaning of ‘genocide’ has reshaped Philly race for Congress

The race for Dwight Evans’ seat points to how divided Democrats are over criticism of Israel.

Congressional hopeful Ala Stanford drops from debate at last minute

The physician said her campaign couldn't agree with WHYY on its format for a talk with Chris Rabb and Sharif Street.

Public funding fueled Stanford’s nonprofit

An Inquirer review of public records related to the Black Doctors Consortium found deficient recordkeeping and incomplete tax returns.

N.Y.’s Ocasio-Cortez backs Rabb in Philly’s congressional race

The high-profile support indicates that national progressives are uniting behind the Northwest Philly lawmaker’s bid.

One more school taken off closure list

The school board is set to vote Thursday on the latest version of the facilities plan.

In money chase, Rabb is outpacing his rivals

The candidates for Congress in Philly’s 3rd District filed their first-quarter campaign finance reports.

Parker endorses Street, a ‘reliable partner’

State Sen. Sharif Street has completed his near-sweep of endorsements from the city’s Democratic establishment.

Philly’s U.S. House race enters final stretch

Sharif Street, Chris Rabb, and Ala Stanford have staked out their positions. The decisive factor, as ever, could be turnout.

Council advances bills to restrict ICE in Philly

As the legislation heads to a floor vote, the Parker administration indicated the mayor won’t try to impede its passage.

Uber launches pressure campaign against proposed $1-a-ride tax

U.S. House race narrows, but big questions loom

The Democratic contest for Philly’s 3rd Congressional District is down to three viable contenders. Several open issues could prove decisive in the high-profile race.