Your City Defined

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There’s stuff that’s illegal ... and then there’s everything else

By J.P. Romney
The Fix

Is City Council Anti-Democratic?

The public corruption trial of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and a lawsuit against Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier puts the practice of councilmanic prerogative on trial

By Larry Platt
Reality Check

Honor This, City Council

Our legislators spend a ridiculous amount of time issuing honorifics, rather than actually legislating to solve Philly’s problems. WURD’s midday host offers a better way

By Charles Ellison and Mark Gleason

Zelensky for Mayor?

The world is getting an inspiring crash course in leadership during crisis from a former comic in Ukraine. Is anyone who aspires to lead Philadelphia paying attention?

By Larry Platt
Your City Defined

The Ward System in Philly?

How the city’s bizarro electoral system influences how you vote

By J.P. Romney

Run For Office in Philly

Petitions to get on the ballot for committeeperson are due March 15. Here, Philly 3.0's engagement director with everything you need to know to throw your hat in the ring

By Jon Geeting

Who Is Larry Krasner?

A quick and informative look at the district attorney of Philadelphia

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Philly’s War on Restaurants

The Kenney administration’s stealth regulations on streateries shows yet more disdain for restaurateurs and their employees. Why vilify frontline workers?

By Larry Platt

Are City Council Term Limits on the Way?

Councilmembers Allan Domb, Helen Gym and four others agree that legislators should make way for new blood. Are there six more willing to make it happen?

By Jon Geeting
Guest Commentary

Why Philly Needs a Public Bank

Councilmember Derek Green responds to the Citizen co-founder’s critique of his bill proposing a taxpayer-funded bank for Philadelphia

By Derek Green