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 Platt

Brady vs. Brooks

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

By Larry Platt

Connor 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 Platt
Citizen of the Week

Sam 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 Platt

The 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 Platt

The 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 Platt

Is 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 Platt

Deconstructing 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 Platt

Revenge 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 Platt

The Hardest Job In Philly?

The resignation of Richard Ross highlights a department in dire need of culture change

By Larry Platt