Politics
Common Pleas Judicial Candidate Kay Yu
The next in an ongoing series finds a first-generation candidate wading into the absurd way we elect judges. Why? Because of where she’s been
By Jessica Blatt Press“Urgent crises are being neglected”
A Mayoral primary challenger lays out his vision, in the last of three pieces from the campaigns
By Alan ButkovitzCity Council Candidate Eryn Santamoor
A former Nutter administration policy nerd has — not surprisingly — drafted an action plan for the city with depth and clarity. The next in an ongoing series wonders, will it matter?
By Larry Platt“Philadelphia’s Education Mayor”
In the second of three pieces from the Democratic Mayoral campaigns, a supporter of Mayor Kenney reflects on his first term
By Ryan N. BoyerMayor Kenney’s Black Problem
The Mayor’s office and board appointees are overwhelmingly white. WURD’s afternoon host wonders: Has he delivered on what he promised to Black voters?
By Charles D. EllisonJim Kenney’s Taxadelphia
Property taxes are going up again. Why is it always groundhog day for the middle class Philadelphia taxpayer?
By Larry PlattKenyatta’s Gentrification Blame Game
The Councilman says his opponent is responsible for soaring home prices in South Philly. But as Philly 3.0's engagement director notes, he's the one with the power
By Jon GeetingCorruption Is On The Ballot…In Chicago!
Can the Windy City’s stunning mayoral election results serve as an object lesson for Philly?
By Larry PlattWe Can Have Nice Things
A City report makes clear that we can preserve our history and create new housing—if, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, our leaders make it happen
By Jon GeetingThe Shame of the Sheriff’s Race
Two women, both African American, are running to unseat accused sexual harasser Sheriff Jewell Williams this year. Did you even know?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy