Reality Check: Why Weed?

As Lt. Governor John Fetterman continues his statewide marijuana tour, WURD’s afternoon host contends there are more pressing issues to consider

By Charles D. Ellison

Who’s Running for Office?

More than 100 municipal candidates filed petitions to get on the ballot last week. As Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, that could mean an unusually competitive election season

By Jon Geeting

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

By Larry Platt

The Vacant Land Problem…

...is still a City Council problem. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on a new report that puts Councilmanic Prerogative in the cross hairs

By Jon Geeting

Assessment Hell

Mayor Kenney is replacing his chief property assessor. But will he fix the broken assessment system?

By Jon Geeting

Prerogative on the Ballot

A string of bad land deals has put the practice of Councilmanic Prerogative in the headlines. Philly 3.0’s engagement director wonders: Will you vote on it?

By Jon Geeting

FINALLY!!!!

At least one elected leader has defied the Philly Shrug and called for indicted City Councilman Bobby Henon to resign

By Jared Solomon

What Change Feels Like

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

By Larry Platt