Politics
How to Become a Block Captain—and Rock At it
Super citizen (and longtime block captain) Jen Devor shares hard-won tips on how to fill this crucial neighborhood role
By Claire WoltersThe Trash Election?
Philadelphians are fed up with the garbage piling up on our streets. That’s why, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, the next mayor may be the one with a vision for cleaning up the city
By Jon GeetingEmergency? What Emergency?
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Controller Rebecca Rhyhant and other elected leaders blasted Mayor Kenney yesterday for his inaction on gun violence. So what’s their plan?
By Larry PlattCan We Make Philly a “City That Works?”
A former schools leader warns that, in a city that can't even reliably pick up residents' trash, change begins with expecting more from our officials
By Mark GleasonDrawing the Lines
With City Council redistricting kicking off this fall, Philadelphia 3.0's director of engagement wonders: Will we be looking at contentious debates as members vie to hold onto their strongest voting blocs?
By Jon Geeting“The Narrow Path That We’re Walking”
A historian’s look at the 1844 riots, policing and nativism in Philly reminds us that this democracy has always been fractured, fragile—and worth protecting
By Thomas KoenigDoes Council want to limit housing?
In the midst of an affordable housing crisis, City Council’s “zoning overlay” mania is out of control. Philly 3.0’s engagement director wonders: Where is Mayor Kenney?
By Jon GeetingShould Mayor Kenney Resign?
A prominent pastor has called for Mayor Kenney to step down. Would that be a good thing?
By Larry PlattPartners not Problems
When trash pickup was again delayed this week, it raised the question: Why doesn’t local government see its citizens as part of the solution? A former city official offers ideas for how the City can do better to meet our expectations
By Lauren VidasWill State Legislators Roll Back Voting Access?
Gov. Wolf will veto an attempt by PA Republicans to make voting harder this summer—but, Philly 3.0’s engagement director warns, the fight is unlikely to end there
By Jon Geeting