Voice: Larry Platt
Portrait of a Political Badass
Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez models how to get stuff done while speaking truth to power … and slamming Stellas
By Larry PlattBrady vs. Brooks
Kendra Brooks’ Working Families Party council candidacy has ruffled feathers. But does she represent real change?
By Larry PlattConnor Barwin’s Next Play
The former Eagle All-Pro has retired from the NFL. Given his unique array of talents, his biggest impact just might begin now
By Larry PlattSam Wachs
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?
By Larry PlattThe Path Out of Poverty?
The latest Philly poverty numbers should be a call to arms and not cause for a victory lap. Did it wake up Mayor Kenney?
By Larry PlattThe Working Families Party Distraction
Are we really supposed to believe that the impediment to progress in the city has been … two Republican at-large members of Council?
By Larry PlattIs there a difference between Jim Kenney and Donald Trump?
The mayor’s vendetta against Philly Mag is just the latest in a disturbing series of similarities
By Larry PlattDeconstructing Meek Mill
The case against him may be over, but Amazon’s Free Meek docuseries raises serious systemic questions—and a reconsideration of the rapper
By Larry PlattRevenge of the Amateurs
DA Krasner. NJ Governor Murphy. Pres. Trump … Just how are politicians who have never done politics working out for us?
By Larry PlattThe Hardest Job In Philly?
The resignation of Richard Ross highlights a department in dire need of culture change
By Larry Platt