Politics - The Temple News

As a first-time voter, here’s how I see the leading candidates on both sides of the political spectrum.

Six candidates responded to questions from WHYY’s Dave Davies and the Daily News’ Sandra Shea.

The former judge has received $4,750 from members of the board.

The Kimmel Center hosted a mayoral debate last week.

While young adults make up the largest demographic of people in Philadelphia, many are not voting.

Tom Wolf said he anticipated a tuition freeze from universities, for which he expected to increase state funding.

Several vacant properties exist in lots around the city.

Public and state-related schools have had state funding cut from their budgets in the past few years.

Students could benefit from the influx of business and tourism.

An administrator expects Tom Wolf’s first budget to focus on K-12 education.