Philadelphia has not hosted a Democratic National Convention since 1948

This is the first time that the unofficial holiday — celebrated on Feb. 12 — has passed since same-sex marriage was legalized in Pennsylvania.

At “Philly After Ferguson,” members of the community addressed activist leaders and members of the police force with questions and concerns regarding relations between policemen and Philadelphia residents.

Matt Wolfe is the Republican Leader of the ward that encompasses a large portion of Penn’s campus.

Governor Dean — who was Governor from 1991 until 2003 and later the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009 —spoke in Bodek Lounge Tuesday evening, at an event hosted by Penn Dems.

Philadelphia hasn’t had a Republican mayor since the early 1950s, but some of Philly politicians' stances on issues break the liberal party norms.

About 150 people gathered at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia in Rittenhouse for the announcement of Helen Gym's candidacy for City Council.

Millennial votes are key to Doug Oliver's campaign. 

A basic guide to Payments in Lieu of Taxes.

The Daily Pennsylvanian took a look at some of the more outlandish things said on twitter during the 2015 election, both by and about the candidates.

His outspoken positions in favor of LGBT equality and marijuana decriminalization have made him some early allies in the race.

In 2014, only one University-affiliated person was arrested for a crime involving any type of unspecified narcotic.

According to the 2014 campaign finance report released on Monday, several Penn administrators have donated to Democratic candidates seeking election in the city primary this spring.

On Saturday, the Philadelphia’s mayor’s race will formally welcome its newest candidate.

With an empty seat on City Council,, at least one new at-large Council member will have to be elected this year.

A new bill proposed by Representative Kevin Schreiber of York County will attempt to push same-day voter registration through the Pennsylvania state legislature.

SAM SHERMAN is a College junior from Marblehead, Mass. His email is samsherman6@sas.upenn.edu.