Voice: Jon Geeting
Will PA’s Plans to Increase Housing Exclude Philly?
Bipartisan zoning reform bills that could open up the state to in-law apartments and rooming houses could leave our city out. That would be a mistake
By Jon GeetingYour Democratic Committee Wants … You
Heavy turnover citywide means the 2026 election could bring more than 1,000 new representatives to Philly’s lowest elected position
By Jon GeetingThe Other Way Mayor Parker is Stepping Up for Transit
Her budget proposes four new H.O.M.E. bills that could provide more housing and also support SEPTA. But they don’t go far enough
By Jon GeetingDoes 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 GeetingHow 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 GeetingCommitteeperson Elections, By the Numbers
Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win
By Jon GeetingCan 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 GeetingReforming 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 GeetingMarket East Needs More … Everybody
More residents, more workers, more tourists, according to a local housing advocate
By Jon GeetingMayor 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