A Depressing Debate

Last night’s mayoral debate was a sad affair. But not because of the candidates.

By Larry Platt
New Blood

Has Allan Domb Lost His Mind?

Condo King Allan Domb shocked the establishment by running for City Council. He hopes he’s just the first business macher to get off the sidelines.

By Larry Platt

Profiles In (lack of) Courage

City Council has once again decided to stare down a hard decision…by running the other way

By Larry Platt
New Blood

To Jenne’ Ayers, It’s Personal

Back from Harvard College and Yale Law, the 26-year-old Council at-large candidate learned growing up that the best way to love her city is to serve it

By Larry Platt

Help Is On The Way

Tired of being embarrassed by City Council? A new PAC is doing something about it.

By Larry Platt

Taking On Tech’s Gender Gap

A hackathon this weekend at First Round Capital shows Philly combating the tech world’s not-so-dirty little secret

By Larry Platt

Ain’t Nothin’ Like A Petition Party…

The first-ever mayoral petition pitch party will combine ballot signatures and beer, thanks to the Pattison Leader Group

By Larry Platt

Is Richard Vague a Prophet?

In 2014, the Center City venture capitalist and philanthropist wrote a book arguing that widespread debt forgiveness is the best cure for what ails the economy. Someone might have been listening.

By Larry Platt
New Blood

A Novel Idea…Someone On City Council Who Has Actually Run Something

Paul Steinke has managed organizations, including the Reading Terminal Market. Can someone with real world experience make a difference in Philadelphia politics?

By Larry Platt
New Blood

Does the City Need a Coach?

In the fourth of an ongoing series, meet East Oak Lane’s Isaiah Thomas: A 30-year-old with a new way of thinking about leadership

By Larry Platt