Politics
Six Lessons from the Republicans’ Disastrous Midterm Elections
The promised red wave never happened. What should Philadelphia — and all — Republicans learn from the midterms?
By Andy BloomWho is Jeff Brown?
The prolific, community-minded grocery store magnate wants to be the next Mayor of Philadelphia
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffWho Is Allan Domb?
The realtor/businessman, a former two-term At-Large Councilmember, ran unsuccessfully to become the Democratic nominee mayor.
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffGovernor, Senator … Who Won, Who Lost in the PA General Election
Pennsylvania made international news during the midterm elections. But Philadelphians also voted for representatives in City Council, U.S. Congress, and on ballot questions
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffAli Velshi on Abortion and the Midterm Elections
The MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member breaks down the effect of overturning Roe v. Wade on the midterm elections nationwide
By Ali VelshiThe Jewish Obama! Niceness Makes a Comeback! The Best PA Reporter Commutes From London!
And other notes from a crazy, conventional wisdom-defying election
By Larry PlattAli Velshi on How Trump Gaslit America
The MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member traces the origins of gaslighting — all the way up to Election Day
By Ali VelshiWhat City Council Got Right on Housing
A new report shows the city’s housing density bonus has helped hundreds of low-income homeowners pay for repairs. Philly 3.0’s engagement director lays out why that matters
By Jon GeetingWhat’s Worse than Larry Krasner?
Impeaching him.
By Larry PlattElections Office Drama
City Commissioners Lisa Deeley and Seth Bluestein may be at risk of losing their jobs in the 2023 election, Philly 3.0’s engagement director observes. That could have consequences for the all-important 2024 presidential race
By Jon Geeting