Politics

Treasurer Joe Torsella’s moving concession video after his surprising loss appeals to our better angels—and is required viewing for these times

Election Day is officially November 3—but now is the time to get ready to vote. Here, everything you need to know to cast a ballot

A Republican ward leader weighs in on Tuesday’s ballot question No. 1, a charter amendment that calls on the PPD to eliminate unconstitutional stop and frisk

A veteran political consultant warns that by not adjusting for new pandemic voting patterns, pollsters may be missing worrisome drop-offs in Black and Latino voting

A growing body of research suggests that the leadership we need right now could—quite literally—be all around us

Philadelphia 3.0’s director of engagement makes a compelling call for election efficiency

It’s nearly three years in. Is there any data to suggest the progressive experiment of D.A. Larry Krasner is or is not working?

State Rep. Jared Solomon spent a day picking up city trash to understand just how bad Philly is at waste. Here, some ways to do better

State Republican legislators are looking for ways to challenge voting in Pennsylvania to allow for a Trump victory. Philly 3.0’s engagement director breaks down what that means

Pres. Trump's refusal to agree to a peaceful transition of power reveals the dysfunction of American politics. One local resident wonders if there is reason for optimism amidst the current terror