NEW: Philadelphia Socialists and Progressives Organize Ward Races in Major Challenge to “Old-Fashioned Big-City” Political Machine Groups Jump into Democratic Party Ward Races in Third Challenge to Entrenched Local Players, Say Mamdani Win in NYC “Energizing” Factor unicornriot.ninja/2026/philade...

Join us at Other Half Brewing (1002 Canal St) on Tuesday January 6th at 7pm for our next General Meeting. We'll be discussing our priorities for 2026 and ways to get more involved! www.riverwardsdems.org/january_gene...

Don't forget to grab your tickets for RAD's Political Quizzo Fundraiser, hosted by special guest @broadandmarket.gobirds.online, at Star|Bolt on Wednesday December 3rd at 6:30 pm. Support RAD, have fun, and test your knowledge of local and national politics! www.riverwardsdems.org/rad_quizzo_2...

RAD's quizzo is back--holidays edition! Join RAD for a fun Political Quizzo Fundraiser, hosted by special guest Lauren Vidas, at Star|Bolt on Wednesday December 3rd at 6:30 pm. Grab your ticket: www.riverwardsdems.org/rad_quizzo_2...

Thanks to Stephen Bronskill, Coalition Manager for Transit Forward Philadelphia, for joining us last week at our June General Meeting to talk about ways to plug into the Save SEPTA campaign! 🧵of resources

Join us on Tuesday June 3rd at 7pm in the beer garden at Philadelphia Brewing Company for our next general meeting! We'll be joined by Transit Forward Philly to talk about ways to plug into the Save SEPTA campaign. RSVP: www.riverwardsdems.org/june_general...

Vote today! Polls are open until 8pm!

Don't forget to VOTE this Tuesday May 20th in the Primary Election! Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Mail-in ballots can be placed in a ballot dropbox (the closest one to most of us is Shissler Rec) by 8pm on election day.

We have a lot of opportunities to get involved this month! First up, TONIGHT May 8th at 7pm our Organizing & GOTV committee will be planning our GOTV strategy for the primary. RSVP to join us on Zoom to help with the planning effort: www.riverwardsdems.org/rad_organizi...

In collaboration with @ward18dems.bsky.social, RAD is hosting a public forum to hear directly from candidates for Court of Common Pleas & Municipal Court! Join us on April 2nd at 6:30pm at the Fishtown Rec. This forum is open to the public. RSVP: www.riverwardsdems.org/judicial_can...

We're thrilled to announce that an overwhelming majority of RAD members voted to endorse Larry Krasner for Philadelphia District Attorney! For the last 8 years, DA Krasner has instituted important progressive reforms while keeping our city safe.

Join us TOMORROW 3/18 at 7pm for RAD's District Attorney Candidate Endorsement Meeting on zoom. All RAD members are welcome to attend! RSVP: www.riverwardsdems.org/rad_da-endor...

Join us for two candidate interview events this spring to help inform your vote and RAD's endorsement in the 2025 primary! First up, our District Attorney Candidate Endorsement Meeting on Tues 3/18 at 7pm on zoom. All RAD members are welcome to attend! RSVP: www.riverwardsdems.org/rad_da-endor...

Join us tonight! www.riverwardsdems.org/march_genera...

Join RAD for our March General Meeting on Tues 3/4 at 7pm at Other Half Brewing! We'll be joined by Committee of Seventy to talk about nomination petitions and poll worker elections. RSVP: www.riverwardsdems.org/march_genera...

👋We finally made the jump over to Bluesky! Riverwards Area Democrats (RAD) is an independent local progressive political group focused on year-round grassroots organizing in the section of Philadelphia from Northern Liberties up through Port Richmond. You can learn more at www.riverwardsdems.org