Hey Philly

Let’s Hire a Mayor!

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Who is Amen Brown?

The freshman state rep for West Philadelphia aims to preside over all of Philly as mayor. Here’s what we know about him

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Generation Change Philly

The Millennial Door Opener

Like father like son: Kellan White, the son of former City Councilman John F. White Jr., is all-in for Philadelphia. On the cusp of his toughest political campaign to date, this third-generation civic leader and political insider aims to lift up others

By Malcolm Burnley

The Ins and Outs of the Philadelphia Mayor’s Race (So Far)

Philly 3.0’s engagement director on where the mayoral candidates fall on the Democratic spectrum, and what their histories say about who might vote for them

By Jon Geeting

Who Is Jimmy DeLeon?

The retired municipal court judge joined a crowded field of Democrats running for mayor of Philadelphia.

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Stakes of the Election

Why Failure Is Not An Option

A former mayoral candidate-turned-award-winning documentarian kicks off a series covering the candidates in the most crucial mayor’s election in Philadelphia history

By Sam Katz

Hey, Philly! Let’s Hire a Mayor!

In less than one year, Philadelphians will elect our city’s 100th mayor. How about this time we citizens play the role of employer?

By Jessica Blatt Press

Every Voice, Every Vote

The Citizen shares a new Lenfest Institute grant to make sure Philadelphia’s new elected leaders address priorities of Philly communities.

By Shawn Mooring
Guest Commentary

Why I’m Running for City Council At-Large

“Ya Fav Trashman” says there’s more to his candidacy than just cleaning up the city

By Terrill Haigler

Who’s Running for Mayor of Philadelphia in 2023

The 2023 mayor's race has officially kicked off. Here's everything you need to know about who's running, who probably will run and who should throw their hat in the ring

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff