Philly, this is your last chance. Polls are open RIGHT NOW, and we need you to go VOTE YES on BALLOT QUESTION #2 to fully fund affordable housing for Philly families!

Polls are open until 8 PM tonight. You can vote on ballot questions regardless of your party affiliation.

Affordable housing is on the ballot this election day, May 20th!

Help us preserve and create hundreds more affordable homes every year by voting YES on Ballot Question #2!

Without a robust public transit system, Philadelphia just doesn’t work | Opinion Absent additional funding from the state, the proposed cuts to SEPTA service would be devastating to the region's post-pandemic recovery.

Our compact, walkable downtown can only exist because transit allows visitors, residents, and employees to be concentrated in a small geographic footprint that would be physically impossible to serve with private vehicles alone.

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It is hard to overstate how catastrophic it would be for Philly and the entire commonwealth if Harrisburg lets SEPTA fail.

October 2024 vs. April 2025

Donald Trump’s Ego Melts the Global Economy On a chilly Wednesday afternoon, the President announced he would single-handedly blow up a century’s worth of globalization.

Eviscerated retirement savings. Blown-up supply chains. Pissed-off allies. sbg1.bsky.social writes about the aftermath of Donald Trump’s tariff announcements.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should resign.

He recklessly texted operational details of military strikes to a journalist, endangering the lives of American troops and our national security.

Independence park and local FAA office caught in federal firing spree The Trump Administration’s efforts to trim the number of federal employees reached Philadelphia in the past week.

Trump and Musk just fired park rangers and FAA employees across Pennsylvania, including at least 3 in charge of airworthiness and commercial airline safety.

Trump is playing politics with our safety and our wallets.

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It’s really important to remember to tie everything Musk and Trump are doing to the GOP and local Reps.

Don’t just say “Trump and Musk” but Republicans as a whole, the Musk-Trump GOP, etc.

The Republican Party is enabling this entire coup/scandal/turmoil. They must own it now and forever.

When we fight, we win. But make no mistake: this won’t be the last time Trump plays games with our health and safety. He proved once again that he doesn’t care about making life easier or cheaper for anyone but his billionaire pals. (2/2)

Great news! President Trump rescinded his order to freeze all federal grants and loans.

Trump’s illegal move would’ve defunded everything from housing vouchers to meals for students and seniors to workforce development and much, much more. (1/2)

I'm in the City Council chamber for @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social's hearing on how the City of Philadelphia can protect our diverse communities from President Trump's attempts to claw back our rights.

Watch live at phlcouncil.com/watch

Thanks @mikejerrick.bsky.social @alexholleytv.bsky.social for having me on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the Sixers deciding to remain in South Philly after all.

This is a win for our city, but it confirms that the 76ers weren't engaging in good faith.

Watch the full interview on my Instagram.

My statement with @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social on the 76ers abandoning their plan to build an arena in Center City:

City Council member: 'We should have never trusted the process' “I’m so livid right now I don’t even know what to do,” said Jimmy Harrity, an at-large member of City Council who supported the team’s move to East Market Street.

One of the leading City Council critics of the 76ers arena proposal in Center City says that the team’s sudden reversal proves the plan should have been subject to greater scrutiny.

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California is lucky to have the leadership of Gov Newsom during this catastrophe. Shame on the bad actors intentionally spreading fake news for clicks! Get the facts: www.californiafirefacts.com

Today @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social and I voted against legislation authorizing the proposed 76ers Arena. Barring major changes, we expect to oppose this legislation when it comes up for a final vote next week.

Read our full statement: phlcouncil.com/landau-gauthier-arena

City Council will transfer 20% of the former UC Townhomes site to the Philadelphia Housing Authority, continuing the Townhomes' legacy as an oasis of affordability in a neighborhood of opportunity. (1/6)

Read more: buff.ly/49sgSb0

Transportation & Economy // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow Following the general election, Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters have left X for the social media app Bluesky.

PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow

PHA is trying a new approach to high-rise public housing. This time it just might work. The dense, new development proposed for Westpark at 44th and Market could create an affordable, 15-minute neighborhood.

Great rundown of PHA plans for the West park towers, an old school public housing complex which the authority decided to renew (instead of demolish): www.inquirer.com/columnists/p...

My joint statement with @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social on the proposed 76ers Arena (2/2)

My joint statement with @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social on the proposed 76ers Arena (1/2)

We avoided the imminent transit death spiral, but our fight for fully funded public transit isn't over. My constituents disproportionately rely on SEPTA to get to work, school, and other essentials. Too much is on the line to be back in this situation again. (2/3)

Great to see Council taking SEPTA to this presser!

Thank you @councilmemberjg.bsky.social @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social for your important adovcacy

$153 million for SEPTA! Thank you Governor Shapiro for stepping up to prevent catastrophic service cuts and fare increases.

Time for PA Senate Republicans to stop twiddling their thumbs and work with the Governor and Dems in the General Assembly on a long-term transit funding bill.

Shapiro says he 'will not let SEPTA fail' as agency faces financial troubles • Pennsylvania Capital-Star Gov. Josh Shapiro acknowledged Tuesday that SEPTA is “really really struggling,” but said the transit agency serving southeastern Pennsylvania “will not fail.”

Three solid transit funding proposals were sent to
@pasenategop.bsky.social, containing measures they said were important to them. What did they do next? They walked away and went home before the job was done.

Enthused to see @maxwellfrost.bsky.social elected chair of the Dem Policy and Communications Committee and member of Democratic Congressional Leadership! Time for Gen Z to have a bigger seat at the table so the party can start messaging in a way that authentically resonates with young people.

Guest Commentary: Turn Food Waste into a Lifeline A sustainable business exec and City Council member urge the City and local businesses to reup programs that divert food waste into wholesome meals

Integrating food waste reduction into Philly's sustainability work protects our planet, combats food insecurity, and supports neighborhood businesses.

Learn more about how we can transform food headed to the landfill into a tool for good:

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