Jim Kenney’s Bad Day

Did the election results tell us something about the state of the Mayor’s popularity?

By Larry Platt

What Did They Know? When Did They Know It?

The city’s missing millions is turning into a full-blown scandal. The finance director and treasurer need to do the right thing

By Larry Platt

Ah, Nostalgia

Philly native Pat Cunnane’s Obama White House memoir takes us back to what feels like decades ago

By Larry Platt

The Case of the Missing Millions

The City misplaced $27 million of your money, didn’t reconcile its bank accounts for 7 years, and now wants to raise taxes again. Where does the buck stop?

By Larry Platt

The Meek Mill Conundrum

The rapper isn’t exactly Nelson Mandela. But can his story lead to reform? And can he actually make our city safer?

By Larry Platt

The First Cosby Accuser

Author, preacher and former Penn prof Michael Eric Dyson on the fall of Bill Cosby, the rise of Meek Mill, and the meaning of Starbucks

By Larry Platt

“We Can’t Waste This Moment”

Finally, a business leader has a plan to bring jobs to Philadelphia. Is anyone going to follow Jerry Sweeney’s lead?

By Larry Platt

The Krasner Warning Signs

The DA’s first three months have revealed incompetency. But is there something more troubling at play?

By Larry Platt

Not To Dis Smokin’ Joe, But…

We need to start honoring African Americans who have contributed to Philadelphia beyond sports and entertainment—like the late federal judge Leon Higginbotham

By Larry Platt

What’s the Plan?

The Kenney administration and City Council are good at taxing. But why not be like other cities and tell us what our return on investment will be?

By Larry Platt