Voice: Jeremy Nowak
Cabs, Carpenters, and Comcast
The unexpected perils of monopoly in Philadelphia
What We Talk About When We Talk About Innovation
In city government, the hard work of change isn’t flashy… but it requires spending political capital
The Leadership Test in Baltimore…and Philadelphia
Mayors in times of crisis have to be citizen leaders who share the stage, listen, and insist on moving forward
The Chicago Election and The Philadelphia Story
The lesson of Chicago’s mayoral election is that undecided voters will choose managerial competence over populist anger. Are you listening, Williams, Kenney and Abraham?
Should Your City Be In The Banking Business?
Two mayoral candidates have floated the idea of a municipal bank. Sounds good, but it’s more complicated than you’d think
Change or Die
What do the Housing Authority, the Zoo and the Orchestra have in common? Leaders who embrace change
Building A Better Community College of Philadelphia
Other cities with similar challenges report better student outcomes. Here’s how we can get our Community College mojo back
Moscow on the Delaware
With two months to go in the election, can Democratic Party candidates rise above the mediocrity of one party rule?
A More Powerful Philadelphia Foundation
Foundations in Kansas City and Tulsa have surpassed ours in terms of reach and influence. How can we get our philanthropic Mojo back?
Tackling Gun Violence
Philly is still too crime-ridden. We know how to combat it. Why aren’t the mayoral candidates talking about it?