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Guest Commentary: George Floyd’s Ghost Is In Your Mirror
A white suburban father of three young black men on whom is really responsible for the injustice of our criminal justice system
By Seth BergerIdeas We Should Steal: Letting Citizens Shape Philly’s Budget
South Bend, Indiana proactively boosted resident feedback in its budget season through its 311 line and by meeting citizens where they are. Could the same efforts in Philly create a budget that reflects residents’ priorities?
By Malcolm BurnleyIs the Tide Turning on Larry Krasner?
The progressive prosecutor movement is losing momentum. Its poster boy may have to adjust to a new political zeitgeist
By Larry PlattIs the PPD Transparent Now?
In the aftermath of January’s police killing of Andrew Spencer, the Philadelphia Police Department did something kind of unheard of in the recent past. Could this be … change?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyCitizen of the Year Awards: Disruptors Ryan Boyer and Michael Forman
The finance CEO and labor leader are determined to make Philadelphia the most equitable, fastest growing big city in America together.
By Larry PlattWho’s on Philadelphia City Council?
Meet all 17 members of the city's legislative body, representing Philly at-large and by district
By Katherine Rapin and The Philadelphia Citizen StaffIs Kevin Bethel the Police Changemaker We Need?
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s choice for new Philly Police Commissioner transformed the school-to-prison pipeline. Can he do the same for the city writ large?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyIdeas We Should Steal Festival 2023: Police Reform with Charles Ramsey
Philadelphia’s former top cop, a forerunner of transparency and equity in policing, will talk about the future of serving and protecting with former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on November 17
By Lauren McCutcheon