Budget Games

Mayor Kenney says there’s no alternative to the soda tax to fund pre-K and Rebuild. Guess who disagrees? Candidate Kenney in 2015

New Blood: Lauren Vidas

The former Council staffer and lobbyist is challenging Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. Her slogan? “Expect more and demand better.”

Three months out from mayoral and council elections, is Philly’s political establishment heading for a reckoning?

The city is banning cashless stores while the state cuts investment in tech startups. Remember when progressives used to believe in creating jobs?

And other speculations from the political class as election season revs up

The 37-year-old community organizer with a familiar last name has some big ideas

The union leader and Councilman Bobby Henon, both indicted, want you to believe they’re the victims. Be wary of that spin

The entrepreneur and Meek Mill BFF doesn't do anything half-assed. The parole and probation system might not know what hit it