Politics
Let’s Hire a Mayor!
Ed Rendell, Unlikely Reformer
On the eve of the 2023 mayor’s race, a new book by a renowned Drexel professor and grandson of a legendary mayor charts how change happens in Philly. In this excerpt, one man’s force of will in the 90s averts catastrophe
By Richardson Dilworth
Who is Amen Brown?
The freshman state rep for West Philadelphia aims to preside over all of Philly as mayor. Here’s what we know about him
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Millennial Door Opener
Like father like son: Kellan White, the son of former City Councilman John F. White Jr., is all-in for Philadelphia. On the cusp of his toughest political campaign to date, this third-generation civic leader and political insider aims to lift up others
By Malcolm Burnley
Saving Democracy with Andrew Yang
The former presidential candidate talks with WashPo’s Jennifer Rubin, former RNC Chair Michael Steele and MSNBC’s Ali Velshi at our Ideas We Should Steal Festival Thursday
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Ins and Outs of the Philadelphia Mayor’s Race (So Far)
Philly 3.0’s engagement director on where the mayoral candidates fall on the Democratic spectrum, and what their histories say about who might vote for them
By Jon Geeting
Who Is Jimmy DeLeon?
The retired municipal court judge joined a crowded field of Democrats running for mayor of Philadelphia.
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Why Failure Is Not An Option
A former mayoral candidate-turned-award-winning documentarian kicks off a series covering the candidates in the most crucial mayor’s election in Philadelphia history
By Sam Katz
Hey, Philly! Let’s Hire a Mayor!
In less than one year, Philadelphians will elect our city’s 100th mayor. How about this time we citizens play the role of employer?
By Jessica Blatt Press
Every Voice, Every Vote
The Citizen shares a new Lenfest Institute grant to make sure Philadelphia’s new elected leaders address priorities of Philly communities.
By Shawn Mooring