Your City Defined

Register of Wills

What a RoW does, what Orphans’ Court is, and what Tracey Gordon, currently in the role, may have done to help herself out of a job

By J.P. Romney

Really? Republicans Are Philly’s Biggest Problem?

Amid the handwringing over the Council campaigns of Working Families Party candidates Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke, few have asked them: What’s the political rationale for their insurgency?

By Larry Platt
2023 Election

Should Philly Have an Office for People with Disabilities?

Voters this fall are being asked to approve an amendment to our City’s Home Rule Charter to create a permanent City office to monitor accessibility compliance and create programs for people with disabilities

By Jemille Q. Duncan

The 2023 Candidates for Judge in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

This slate of state-level justices could decide the fate of abortion, redistricting, gun laws, and more in Pennsylvania; while municipal judges you elect will handle criminal and civil cases.

By Julie Platt
Guest Commentary

“Magic Seats” Undermine Democracy

The Democratic Party wants to pick your “elected” judicial candidates. A longtime committee person objects

By Karen Bojar

What’s the Problem with David Oh?

The Republican mayoral candidate is a nice guy with progressive values, governing experience and Philly pride. And yet …

By Lauren McCutcheon

Who is Running for City Council?

We’ve got your list of every candidate vying for a seat on Philadelphia City Council

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Is Cherelle Parker Future-Ready?

A future of work expert and 10K Independents leader believes the Democratic nominee for mayor knows what small and independent businesses need to thrive in Philly.

By Anne Gemmell

Do Philadelphia’s Mayoral Candidates Care About the Environment?

Here’s why the managing editor of EcoWURD is doubtful about Cherelle Parker and David Oh

By Charles D. Ellison
Guest Commentary

The Complicated Truth About the PA Primary

Despite the common perception, Philly-area progressives did just fine, a former Tom Wolf aide contends

By Mark Nicastre