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Will Helen Gym Run For Philly Mayor? Councilor's Resignation Sparks Rumors Will Helen Gym Run For Philly Mayor? Councilor's Resignation Sparks Rumors
Will Helen Gym Run For Philly Mayor? Councilor's Resignation Sparks Rumors Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym announced her sudden resignation in a social media post early on Tuesday, Nov. 29 — a move that many speculate means she will run for mayor in 2023.  In a video message uploaded to Twitter, the at-large Democratic councilwoman called her six-year tenure in the city's legislature "an incredible honor." I came on to City Council because I knew that together, we could find solutions to what other people told us was impossible. It’s been an incredible honor, Philadelphia ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lvBsuPPOPP — Helen Gym (@HelenGymAtLarge) November 29, 2022 …

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by Mac Bullock
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Area Grocery Store Owner To Run For Philly Mayor In 2023 Area Grocery Store Owner To Run For Philly Mayor In 2023
Area Grocery Store Owner To Run For Philly Mayor In 2023 A local grocery store magnate will seek the Democratic nomination for the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral race.  Jeff Brown, whose company owns 12 supermarkets in greater Philadelphia according to his LinkedIn, announced his run on social media on Tuesday, Nov. 15.  On his campaign website, the Democrat says his administration would prioritize addressing "generational poverty," crime and public safety, "economic opportunity," public education, and helping reintegrate residents returning from prison.  His company owns 10 ShopRite grocery stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as wel…

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by Mac Bullock