Voice: Larry Platt

Relax, People. Chip Kelly Is No Racist

Players & pundits are asking whether the Eagles’ coach makes personnel decisions based on race. But is that even the right question?

By Larry Platt

Where’s the Outrage?

How many political perp walks does it take for elected leaders to respond to stories of corruption with anything but “There but for the grace of God go I” relief?

By Larry Platt

Jim Kenney’s Gut Check

Zero-based budgeting is more radical than it sounds. Does the would-be mayor really have it in him to adopt it?

By Larry Platt
Meet The Disruptor

Yasmine Mustafa

The 33-year-old entrepreneur couldn’t speak English when she came to the States from Kuwait as an eight-year-old. Now she’s developing fashionable safety jewelry for women and spreading a message of kick-ass empowerment

By Larry Platt

Solutions In Lieu of Taxes

Political consultant Ken Smukler has a bold plan for how universities can make the city better. Now all he has to do is convince Jim Kenney to think big

By Larry Platt

City Council To The Rescue?

Councilman Mark Squilla auctioned off nearly $2 million in city-owned land. What could go wrong?

By Larry Platt

Nice Little Parking Lot You Have There. It’d Be A Shame If Something Were To Happen To It.

There are good reasons to tax the parking industry. But Council’s latest hike smells more like political payback, Philly-style

By Larry Platt

The Danny Meyer of Homelessness

Rev. Bill Golderer is trying to turn lives around by applying the famed restaurateur’s principles of five-star hospitality. Can homelessness be defeated, Shake Shack style?

By Larry Platt
The Citizen Recommends

Connor Barwin’s Second Annual MTWB Benefit Concert

The Eagles’ All-Pro linebacker might be the city’s most engaged athlete ever. On Saturday, his indie-rock concert will raise funds for Smith Playground.

By Larry Platt

Run, Bill, Run

To be worthy of our history and maybe to make Jim Kenney a better mayor, we need an independent candidate. Who knows?  Maybe it could jumpstart real change

By Larry Platt