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By J.P. RomneyIs 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 PlattHonor 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 GleasonZelensky 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 PlattThe Ward System in Philly?
How the city’s bizarro electoral system influences how you vote
By J.P. RomneyRun 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 GeetingWho Is Larry Krasner?
A quick and informative look at the district attorney of Philadelphia
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffPhilly’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 PlattAre 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 GeetingWhy 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