{"id":799,"date":"2025-09-30T21:03:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T01:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/?page_id=799"},"modified":"2025-10-14T21:36:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T01:36:04","slug":"press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/press\/","title":{"rendered":"Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Press Coverage of 22nd Ward Open Caucus\/Mt. Airy Democrats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 22nd Ward Open Caucus\/Mt. Airy Democrats has received notoriety in a short time, respected for our endorsements, voter turnout and being successful working outside the Democratic Party, despite being elected committee people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22nd Ward Open Caucus\/Mt. Airy Democrats endorsements recognized<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blue-Voter-Guide_Logo_new-provided-on-website.png?fit=1024%2C343&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blue-Voter-Guide_Logo_new-provided-on-website.png?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blue-Voter-Guide_Logo_new-provided-on-website.png?resize=300%2C101&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blue-Voter-Guide_Logo_new-provided-on-website.png?resize=1024%2C343&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blue-Voter-Guide_Logo_new-provided-on-website.png?resize=768%2C257&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluevoterguide.org\/endorser-org\/Philadelphia_22nd_Ward_Open_Caucus\/PA\/1892\"><strong>Philadelphia 22nd Ward Open Caucus Endorsements<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Blue Voter Guide<\/em><br>2023 General Election<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Democratic voters who believe in a democratic ward system in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bluevoterguide.org\/endorser-org\/Philadelphia_22nd_Ward_Open_Caucus\/PA\/1892\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1499\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?fit=1024%2C174&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?w=1499&amp;ssl=1 1499w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C51&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?resize=1024%2C174&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?resize=768%2C131&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/22nd-ward-open-caucus-endorsements,29957?\"><strong>22nd Ward Open Caucus Endorsements<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Chestnut Hill Local<br><\/em>Press Release<br>Nov. 2, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 22nd Ward Open Caucus, composed of duly elected independent Democratic committee people and residents in the 22nd Ward (Mt. Airy), has announced its endorsements for the General Election on Nov. 7 following member discussion and a vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/22nd-ward-open-caucus-endorsements,29957?\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CSPA_logo.png?resize=600%2C461&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CSPA_logo.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CSPA_logo.png?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstatepa.com\/politics\/2022\/05\/here-are-endorsements-pennsylvania-us-senate-race\/364274\/\"><strong>Endorsements in Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Race<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>City &amp; State PA<\/em><br>By Justin Sweitzer<br>May 16, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pennsylvania\u2019s 2022 U.S. Senate race is one of the most competitive elections in the country and could help determine control of the Senate following this year\u2019s midterm elections. With less than two weeks to go before the May 17 primary, a number of notable Pennsylvanians and organizations have already made endorsements for the U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstatepa.com\/politics\/2022\/05\/here-are-endorsements-pennsylvania-us-senate-race\/364274\/\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Billy-Penn-at-WHYY-logo.png?fit=936%2C286&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Billy-Penn-at-WHYY-logo.png?w=936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Billy-Penn-at-WHYY-logo.png?resize=300%2C92&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Billy-Penn-at-WHYY-logo.png?resize=768%2C235&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/billypenn.com\/2019\/06\/20\/sample-ballots-show-cracks-in-phillys-still-powerful-democratic-machine\/;\"><strong>Sample ballots show cracks in Philly&#8217;s Still Powerful Democratic Machine<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Billy Penn at WHYY<\/em><br>By Max Marin&nbsp;<br>June 20, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many ward leaders simply follow the party\u2019s orders, others prefer their democracy to be hyperlocal, vetting and endorsing their own candidates with the help of their committee people. And not all committee people agree with their ward leaders \u2014 just ask Councilmember Cindy Bass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/billypenn.com\/2019\/06\/20\/sample-ballots-show-cracks-in-phillys-still-powerful-democratic-machine\/;\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Members cited for voter engagement and turnout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1734\" height=\"1156\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mt.-Airy-Dens-button-Generocity-article-Photo-by-Craig-Terry-edited-2.jpg?resize=1734%2C1156&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mt.-Airy-Dens-button-Generocity-article-Photo-by-Craig-Terry-edited-2.jpg?w=1734&amp;ssl=1 1734w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mt.-Airy-Dens-button-Generocity-article-Photo-by-Craig-Terry-edited-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mt.-Airy-Dens-button-Generocity-article-Photo-by-Craig-Terry-edited-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mt.-Airy-Dens-button-Generocity-article-Photo-by-Craig-Terry-edited-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mt.-Airy-Dens-button-Generocity-article-Photo-by-Craig-Terry-edited-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mt.-Airy-Dens-button-Generocity-article-Photo-by-Craig-Terry-edited-2.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cyujEqLQ1zZE4mcnDd0F8cmTaJiLBOzleC-FKmQwRas\/edit?usp=sharing\">&#8220;<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cyujEqLQ1zZE4mcnDd0F8cmTaJiLBOzleC-FKmQwRas\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>When Philly Votes, It Can Control Its Own Fate\u201d: <br>How Philadelphia&nbsp; Can Reclaim Its Political Power<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Generocity<\/em><br>By Laura Duarte Bateman<br>July 30, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026Voter turnout in Philadelphia remains stubbornly low. In this year\u2019s primary election, just 16.61% of the city\u2019s 1,062,864 registered voters cast a ballot..In a city where democratic participation is lagging, there are also efforts showing promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Photos by Craig Terry\/<a href=\"http:\/\/generocity.com\">Generocity.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cyujEqLQ1zZE4mcnDd0F8cmTaJiLBOzleC-FKmQwRas\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1039\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maurice-Sampson-and-Michael-Kleiner-Chestnut-Hill-Local-and-Philadelphia-Citizen-Photo-Sabina-Louise-Pierce-edited-1.jpg?resize=1039%2C693&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maurice-Sampson-and-Michael-Kleiner-Chestnut-Hill-Local-and-Philadelphia-Citizen-Photo-Sabina-Louise-Pierce-edited-1.jpg?w=1039&amp;ssl=1 1039w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maurice-Sampson-and-Michael-Kleiner-Chestnut-Hill-Local-and-Philadelphia-Citizen-Photo-Sabina-Louise-Pierce-edited-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maurice-Sampson-and-Michael-Kleiner-Chestnut-Hill-Local-and-Philadelphia-Citizen-Photo-Sabina-Louise-Pierce-edited-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maurice-Sampson-and-Michael-Kleiner-Chestnut-Hill-Local-and-Philadelphia-Citizen-Photo-Sabina-Louise-Pierce-edited-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maurice-Sampson-and-Michael-Kleiner-Chestnut-Hill-Local-and-Philadelphia-Citizen-Photo-Sabina-Louise-Pierce-edited-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thephiladelphiacitizen.org\/vote-like-mount-airy-votes\/;\"><strong>Vote Like Mt. Airy Does<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Philadelphia Citizen<\/em><br>and <em>The Chestnut Hill Local<\/em><br>By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy<br>Oct. 30, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026That year, turnout in that small community of about 750 registered voters was in the neighborhood of 90 percent.. \u2014 well above the 66 percent citywide average\u2026\u201cThat\u2019s the value of having committed committee persons who are connected to the communities and the neighborhoods and communicate with them regularly,\u201d says Sampson,&#8230;\u201cThat\u2019s what we do here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Photos by Sabina Louise Pierce\/The Citizen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thephiladelphiacitizen.org\/vote-like-mount-airy-votes\/\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Ward Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Philadelphia-Citizen-logo.png?fit=428%2C118&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Philadelphia-Citizen-logo.png?w=428&amp;ssl=1 428w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Philadelphia-Citizen-logo.png?resize=300%2C83&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thephiladelphiacitizen.org\/philly-ward-leaders-2022\/;\"><strong>What We Know about Philly\u2019s New Ward Leaders<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Philadelphia Citizen<\/em><br>By Jon Geeting<br>June 22, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Philadelphia\u2019s political parties held ward reorganization meetings a couple of Mondays ago, choosing new ward leaders and other officers for the next four year term. These contests are always worth watching because they offer a glimpse into the parties\u2019 mood and direction in different parts of the city, the relative power of different factions of party activists, and the potential consequences for next year\u2019s municipal elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thephiladelphiacitizen.org\/philly-ward-leaders-2022\/\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CSPA_logo.png?fit=600%2C461&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CSPA_logo.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CSPA_logo.png?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstatepa.com\/politics\/2022\/06\/how-phillys-ward-system-works-and-doesnt-work-and-what-being-done-change-it\/368155\/\"><strong>How Philly\u2019s ward system works and doesn\u2019t work \u2013 and what is being done <br>to change it<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>City &amp; State PA<\/em><em><br><\/em>By Harrison Cann<br>June 14, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026Aside from candidate endorsements, having open wards ensures committee people can vote on policies, allow the public to attend meetings, and track campaign finance reports, among other things. These mechanisms allow for greater transparency and accountability, said Michael Swayze\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstatepa.com\/politics\/2022\/06\/how-phillys-ward-system-works-and-doesnt-work-and-what-being-done-change-it\/368155\/\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In conflict with the Philadelphia Democratic Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Sabotage of our public candidates forum<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?resize=1024%2C174&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?resize=1024%2C174&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C51&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?resize=768%2C131&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chestnut-Hill-Local-logo.jpg?w=1499&amp;ssl=1 1499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/mystery-letter-adds-confusion-to-judicial-race,36656?\"><strong>Mystery Letter Adds Confusion to Judicial Race<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Chestnut Hill Local<\/em><br>By Tommy Tucker<br>May 7, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, the <em>Local<\/em> reported on the arrival of a mysterious letter preceding Democratic-endorsed judicial candidates dropping out of a public forum hosted by the voter advocacy organizations Mt. Airy Democrats and Vote the Ridge. Since then, more questions have arisen over the letter\u2019s origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/mystery-letter-adds-confusion-to-judicial-race,36656?\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"905\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mike-Huff-Campaign-Launch-for-Wackiest-Election-article-edited.jpg?resize=905%2C603&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mike-Huff-Campaign-Launch-for-Wackiest-Election-article-edited.jpg?w=905&amp;ssl=1 905w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mike-Huff-Campaign-Launch-for-Wackiest-Election-article-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mike-Huff-Campaign-Launch-for-Wackiest-Election-article-edited.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mike-Huff-Campaign-Launch-for-Wackiest-Election-article-edited.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thephiladelphiacitizen.org\/wacky-2025-judge-race\/\"><strong>The Wackiest Race for Local Judgeships Ever?<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Philadelphia Citizen<\/em><br>By Malcolm Burnley<br>May 2, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already this year, the slate of Democratic primary elections for local and state judgeships \u2014 which will be decided on May 20 \u2014 has produced an unusual amount of spice and chicanery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thephiladelphiacitizen.org\/wacky-2025-judge-race\/\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Expelled without due process<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady_Inquirer.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady_Inquirer.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady_Inquirer.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady_Inquirer.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady_Inquirer.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/clout\/working-families-party-bob-brady-philly-democrats-20240216.html?query=nate%20holt\"><strong>Philly Dems ousted committee members who backed the Working Families Party but boosted GOP judges<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Philadelphia Inquirer<br><\/em>By Sean Collins Walsh<br>Feb. 16, 2024<br><br>\u2026After the party last month<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/philadelphia\/democratic-city-committee-bob-brady-councilmember-cindy-bass-working-families-party-20240202.html\"> <\/a>ousted almost 20 Democratic committee members who allegedly endorsed Working Families candidates \u2014 a violation of party rules against backing non-Democrats \u2014 some of those committee members are accusing the party of hypocrisy\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/clout\/working-families-party-bob-brady-philly-democrats-20240216.html?query=nate%20holt\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1128\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy-Bass-CHL-article-Power-struggle-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpg?resize=1128%2C752&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy-Bass-CHL-article-Power-struggle-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpg?w=1128&amp;ssl=1 1128w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy-Bass-CHL-article-Power-struggle-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy-Bass-CHL-article-Power-struggle-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy-Bass-CHL-article-Power-struggle-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy-Bass-CHL-article-Power-struggle-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/a-power-struggle-within-the-city-democratic-party-is-playing-out-in-northwest-philadelphia,31096?\"><strong>Power struggle within the city Democratic Party is playing out in Northwest Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chestnut Hill Local<br><\/em>By Tom Beck<br>Feb. 9, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026Eleven committee members in Mt. Airy\u2019s 22nd Ward and two in Chestnut Hill\u2019s 9th Ward were among those who were told they\u2019d been kicked out of their positions, courtesy of Brady and the Democratic machine. And those committee members, who are duly elected by constituents like any other elected official, lay the blame on petty politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/a-power-struggle-within-the-city-democratic-party-is-playing-out-in-northwest-philadelphia,31096?\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady-edited.jpg?resize=1013%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady-edited.jpg?w=1013&amp;ssl=1 1013w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady-edited.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bob-Brady-edited.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/billypenn.com\/2024\/02\/07\/philly-dems-expel-ward-members-wfp\/\"><strong>More Philly Democratic ward volunteers bounced from their positions after backing WFP candidates<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Billy Penn at WHYY<br><\/em>By Meir Rinde<br>Feb. 7, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 16 neighborhood-level party activists were booted from their ward committee slots last month, fulfilling party chair Bob Brady\u2019s promise to punish those who supported Working Families Party candidates in last fall\u2019s City Council election. Most of the removals happened in the 22nd Ward in Mt. Airy, where Councilmember Cindy Bass is ward leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/billypenn.com\/2024\/02\/07\/philly-dems-expel-ward-members-wfp\/\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy_Bass_Inquirer.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy_Bass_Inquirer.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy_Bass_Inquirer.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy_Bass_Inquirer.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cindy_Bass_Inquirer.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/philadelphia\/democratic-city-committee-bob-brady-councilmember-cindy-bass-working-families-party-20240202.html?query=Cindy%20Bass\"><strong>Philly Dems made good on threats to oust people who backed the Working Families Party. But only some of them.<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Philadelphia Inquirer<br><\/em>By Sean Collins Walsh<br>Feb. 2, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 100 committeepeople signed a letter endorsing the Working Families candidates last year, but only about 20 committeepeople appear to have been targeted for removal, progressive organizers said. Of those, at least 11 are in Mount Airy\u2019s 22nd Ward, which is led by longtime Councilmember Cindy Bass, while the rest are scattered across other wards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/philadelphia\/democratic-city-committee-bob-brady-councilmember-cindy-bass-working-families-party-20240202.html?query=Cindy%20Bass\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Part of the progressive community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seth-anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-CHL-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpeg?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seth-anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-CHL-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpeg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seth-anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-CHL-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seth-anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-CHL-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seth-anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-CHL-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mtairydemocrats.org\/staging\/5493\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seth-anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-CHL-Photo-by-Tom-Beck-edited.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-to-organize-continued-political-pressure,29338?\"><strong>Anderson-Oberman supporters regroup to organize continued public pressure<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chestnut Hill Local<\/em><br>By Tom Beck<br>Sept 20, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four months after a nail-bitingly narrow loss to three-term incumbent Councilmember Cindy Bass in the 8th District Democratic primary, Seth Anderson-Oberman is once again organizing for action. Anderson-Oberman and his supporters are partnering with several community stakeholders throughout the district\u2026to hold the North\/Northwest People\u2019s Summit..on Sept. 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/anderson-oberman-supporters-regroup-to-organize-continued-political-pressure,29338?\" target=_blank><button class=\"blue\">Read More ><\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Coverage of 22nd Ward Open Caucus\/Mt. Airy Democrats The 22nd Ward Open Caucus\/Mt. Airy Democrats has received notoriety in a short time, respected for our endorsements, voter turnout and being successful working outside the Democratic Party, despite being elected committee people. 22nd Ward Open Caucus\/Mt. 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