In a statement released Monday, U.S. Rep. Bob Brady confirmed what many political analysts have long speculated: He is running for mayor in the Democratic primary.
Brady, who represents the eastern part of the city in Washington will officially announce his bid Thursday evening at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The other four declared candidates are: former Councilman Michael Nutter, businessman Tom Knox, state Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Phila.) and U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.). Union leader John Dougherty is also believed by some to be contemplating an election campaign.
