Philly Power Research is a group of volunteer researchers made up of teachers, journalists, analysts, advocates, and organizers working to support economic justice in the city Philadelphia.

 Philadelphia Campaign Finance Tracker

We have gathered Philadelphia campaign finance data for current officeholders going back to 2014. Our interactive dashboard highlights the ways money moves around in Philadelphia politics. Find out who is getting the most money from real estate developers, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, or other sectors of interest, who the largest donors are to your favorite (or least favorite) candidate, and so much more.


 

Blog Posts

 

Reports and Analysis

 

Periodically, PPR develops “deep dive” reports on subjects in collaboration with partner organizations or as part of our own research into certain topics. Take a look at some of our reports here.

 

Philly Power Research is a group of volunteer researchers - including teachers, librarians, journalists, advocates, and activists - investigating the powerful organizations and individuals shaping Philadelphia. We believe that participatory research - where all people are engaged in asking questions about the power structure and seeking solutions to the issues they face in their communities - is a key component of a vibrant local movement for just social change. We partner with groups organizing for justice and equity at the ballot box and in the streets. We aim to continue to build and support a strong action research community in Philadelphia.