Does Councilmember Young Want to Stifle Development?

The Center City legislator’s proposed bill would block more than 90 percent of city building projects, just as Mayor Parker says to build, build, build

By Jon Geeting

How Not to Plan A Neighborhood

The controversy over a new restaurant planned for Fishtown is another instance of the City making it harder for small businesses to operate. Councilmember Squilla, are you listening?

By Jon Geeting

Committeeperson Elections, By the Numbers

Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win

By Jon Geeting

Can Josh Shapiro “Get Sh*T Done” on Housing?

The Governor’s budget address focused on solutions to our state’s housing crisis, the most bipartisan issue in the legislature. But will it go far enough?

By Jon Geeting

Reforming Resign to Run … Without Reform

The City law requiring elected officials to quit before running for another office makes elections less competitive. Council’s new proposal won’t fix it — without a change

By Jon Geeting

Market East Needs More … Everybody

More residents, more workers, more tourists, according to a local housing advocate

By Jon Geeting
Ideas We Should Steal

Mayor Parker, Here’s How to Build More H.O.M.E.s

Don’t just spend money, recycle it with a new revolving construction loan fund like they have in Atlanta, Chicago and Chattanooga

By Jon Geeting

The Key To PA’s Power in D.C.?

The state is on track to lose another Congressional seat in 2030 if we don’t stanch our population drain. Could the solution be … more housing?

By Jon Geeting

Dear Harrisburg, Southeastern PA Wants our Tax Money Back 

The debate over SEPTA funding has led at least one local legislator to suggest a radical approach to state governance

By Jon Geeting

Holding SEPTA Hostage

Republican leadership wants accountability when funding public transit, but not when it comes to fixing roads. Is that fair?

By Jon Geeting