Politics
Finally, Someone’s Running for Mayor …
... against Jim Kenney?
By Larry Platt2023 Philadelphia City Council Candidates’ Race for Money
As the pool of candidates for City Council balloons, Philly 3.0’s engagement director looks at how much candidates — both incumbent and prospective members — have raised
By Jon GeetingCooperation Makes Good Environmental Policy
Republicans and Democrats have worked together for good, meaningful environmental regulation in the past. They should continue to do so in the new legislative session.
By Scott MartinWhy It’s Time for a Woman Mayor
The last 99 mayors of Philadelphia (i.e. all of them) have been men. Isn’t it time, one of the city’s top female executives says, for that to change?
By Judee von SeldeneckHome Rule Charter
The City of Philadelphia's constitution is a growing framework of both commonsense and potentially outdated laws.
By Lauren McCutcheonThe Future of City Leadership is Collaboration
A leader is someone who brings people together for the common good. A future of work expert and 10K Independents Project leader wonders which mayoral candidate would be collaborator-in-chief
By Anne GemmellWhat’s Ahead for the 2023 Philadelphia General Election
The May Primary will answer some questions about who will lead the City for the next four years. Philly 3.0’s engagement editor previews what will still be up in the air come November
By Jon GeetingNow, We’ve Got a Mayor’s Race, Philly
Jeff Brown takes some hits. Cherelle Parker talks in the third person. Helen Gym moderates her decibel level. And no one will address Commissioner Outlaw's fate … The Mayor’s race is underway. How can we make this about you?
By Larry PlattThe Union League Stands Strong …
…against decency. The elite social club had a chance to rescind plans to give Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis its highest award. Instead, DeSantis will be honored today. What does that say about who they — and we — are?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Emerging At-Large Primary Field for Philadelphia City Council
Philly 3.0’s engagement editor lays out what we know so far about who’s running for the citywide seats on the city’s legislative body
By Jon Geeting