Politics
Notes From Crazy Town
An insurrectionist, a stroke patient, a TV doctor, a newspaper that’s anti-vote, and warring progressive and establishment factions walk into an election. Is the joke on us?
By Larry Platt
The Ultimate Insider on the PA Primary
Legendary media consultant Neil Oxman takes us inside politics — and throws some righteous shade
By Larry Platt
What Is Councilmanic Prerogative?
Philadelphia’s “You scratch my back, I’ll get you that property deal” tradition
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Angriest Neighborhood of All
The latest polling data from A Greater Philadelphia showed dissatisfaction is high among city residents. Guess who's most unhappy?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Why Doesn’t Anyone Like John Fetterman…
…except for voters?
By Larry Platt
Building a Better Budget
Mayor Kenney has been an inveterate spender. So why doesn’t his newest budget proposal invest more in working class growth, like mayors are doing in cities from Newark to Dayton?
By Larry Platt
No More Councilmanic Prerogative
The latest polling data from A Greater Philadelphia proves what good government advocates have long said is true: Voters want an end to Council-controlled land deals
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Welcome to Fearadelphia
Philly’s new mask mandate made national news this week. Yay, us?
By Larry Platt
The Soda Tax is Still Controversial
The latest data from A Greater Philadelphia unpacks how local Dems view Mayor Kenney’s self-proclaimed biggest accomplishment
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Do We Need a Wealth Tax?
Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Helen Gym and Jamie Gauthier, with an assist from Senator Elizabeth Warren, have proposed a drastic taxing of the rich in Philly. But are they unwittingly harming the middle class?
By Larry Platt