Topic: 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
That’s Madam Mayor, Thank You
A former mayoral candidate-turned-award-winning documentarian amends his take on this year’s race for the city’s top post.
By Sam KatzChief Heat Officer
At least seven cities worldwide have officials solely focused on mitigating rising heat. An event at Penn this week will lay out why that could help Philadelphia’s most vulnerable
By Diana LindHow Can Center City Achieve Total Recovery?
Despite what you’ve heard, downtown Philly is doing pretty well. Center City District’s President/CEO on how the city is rebounding from the last three years — and what new leaders must do
By Paul R. LevyWho’s Polling Ahead in the Mayor’s Race?
We don’t know, because there has been no independent polling all primary season. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on why a poll is needed — now
By Jon GeetingThe Next Mayor’s Crime Prevention Plan
Cities around the country are using cameras and data analysis to solve and prevent crimes. Is there a candidate, a local resident wonders, who will do the same in Philly?
By Daniel ChertokPhillyBOLT Youth Voices Event
A student-led forum on Saturday calls on candidates to listen to youth voices
By Aly KerriganIs Helen Gym a Hypocrite?
Or is she just wrong?
By Larry PlattA Mayoral Agenda for Older Philadelphians
More than 60 percent of voters are over 50. That’s just one reason, the AARP’s state director says, candidates should listen to them
By Bill Johnston-WalshWho Is Maria Quiñones Sánchez?
The four-term, former City Councilmember repped the 7th District and became the first to announce — and to suspend — her campaign for mayor
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffWe’re Already Defunding the Philly Police
Bloating pension payments contribute to our staff shortage. Here, ways to solve the issue
By Jordan McGillis