Voice: Larry Platt

Catching up with writer Tom Junod, the real protagonist of the new movie A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

Had your fill of incompetent local government? In Chicago, pro-bono civic leaders help implement smart policy

Independent Paige Cognetti’s upset win in Scranton’s mayor’s race offers an object lesson for Philly

Would term limits like they have in Arlington, Texas and across the nation make Council more responsive…to us? Check out this story from January, and then find out more at our 2nd Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival

Checking in with National Constitution Center CEO Jeffrey Rosen, whose new book doubles down on civility and reason

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez models how to get stuff done while speaking truth to power … and slamming Stellas

Kendra Brooks’ Working Families Party council candidacy has ruffled feathers. But does she represent real change?

The former Eagle All-Pro has retired from the NFL. Given his unique array of talents, his biggest impact just might begin now

The Sixers fan was kicked out of a game last week for protesting China’s crackdown on Hong Kong. Does his team have something against freedom?

The latest Philly poverty numbers should be a call to arms and not cause for a victory lap. Did it wake up Mayor Kenney?