Philadelphia mayoral debate set for tonight

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The five candidates for Philadelphia mayor will face off Tuesday night for the first time.

The debate is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel on South Broad Street in Center City.

Democrat Jim Kenney and Republican Melissa Murray Bailey will be joined by two independents and a member of the Socialist Worker Party.

The United Way is hosting the event.

Action News anchorwoman Tamala Edwards will moderate.

Online registration has closed, but walk-in audience members will be allowed if there is room.

The general election is November 3rd.