Politics
One-Stop Legal Shop
The Equal Justice Center will bring 12 community legal groups under one roof, to help low-income Philadelphians. It will be the first of its kind
By Jon HurdleHow Did Kenney Do?
The Mayor is asking for your vote on Tuesday. Here, we look at how well he kept his promises from 2015
By Patrick Bilow10th District Candidate Judy Moore
The first-time Council candidate is a true outsider who turned her own life around and now wants to do the same for her native Northeast
By Larry PlattWho Will Win the Court of Common Pleas?
Whoever’s on top of the ballot, of course. An urban demographer breaks it down
By Jonathan TannenStop The Presses—We Had a Debate
Last night’s mayoral debate actually had some substance. Who knew?
By Larry Platt“Not One Creative Idea”
Former Mayor John Street says that Jim Kenney has let down African-American voters and Philly’s neighborhoods. Why is he so outraged?
By Larry PlattCouncil Candidate Drew Murray
The newly-minted Republican wants to bring a more conservative nuance to Council. The next in a series asks, Is Philly ready for his brand of politics?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyProtect the Vote
Some Commissioner candidates urge the City to rethink its planned purchase of expensive, possibly unsafe voting machines
By Five City Commissioner CandidatesThe Opposite of Councilmanic Prerogative
It’s not rocket science, as Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes. It’s planning
By Jon GeetingThe Citizen 2019 Primary Election Guide
Voting May 21? Here's what you need to know
By Nick Marzano