🗳️ Your last-minute election guide

Brady Threatens Progressive Democrats

The longtime head of the Democratic Party in Philadelphia, Bob Brady, is threatening to expel party committee members who endorse Working Families Party candidates for the competitive at-large council seat races. The progressive WFP candidates are trying to win votes from Democrats by arguing that a vote for them would help oust Republicans from City Council altogether. One of them, incumbent Kendra Brooks, has been endorsed by Governor Josh Shapiro. [Inquirer]

Pre-Orders Open for 2nd Eagles Holiday Album

Philadelphia Eagles offensive linemen Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson’s sophomore LP, “A Philly Special Christmas Special,” features special guests including Patti LaBelle, Travis Kelce, Waxahatchee, and members of The War on Drugs. You can buy it on red vinyl or as part of a two-disc gold vinyl set that includes their debut album, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. [PennLive]

Board Closes Philly Charter in Disputed Vote

The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School’s board voted to close the school at the end of the year, but the school district is not acknowledging the decision. At a board meeting last week, parents gave passionate speeches urging that the school remain open, but the public was ushered away when it came time for the board to vote, in an apparent violation of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act. [Inquirer]

• Related: The school’s founder, Veronica Joyner, shocked parents and students when she announced the charter’s sudden closure last month. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

💼Big Business & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree | Tuesday | 6:30 p.m.

Network with tech startups, entrepreneurs, and other business professionals at Fadó Irish Pub. [$10, Center City]

🎤An Evening with Senator Al Franken | Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.

The comedian, author, and former senator talks about a career that spans from Saturday Night Live to Capitol Hill. [$80+, Wynnewood]

🥃Philadelphia Magazine's Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival | Thursday | 5 p.m.

Taste over 250 distilled spirits, along with dishes from acclaimed Philadelphia restaurants. [$130, Fishtown]

Your Last-Minute 2023 Election Guide

If you need to catch up fast on tomorrow's election, we’ve got your guide to the most important and competitive races you'll see on the ballot, from Philadelphia City Council to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Laura Benshoff speaks with Sean Collins Walsh, City Hall reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Katie Meyer, government editor and reporter at Spotlight PA.