Topic: 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
Mayoral Candidates, Stop the Public Education Platitudes
Voters deserve to know how the next Mayor of Philadelphia will build the new Board of Education — and, a longtime education advocate says, how they’ll hold that board accountable
By Debra WeinerArena? What Arena?
Former mayors Rendell and Street say the fate of a new Sixers arena should be left to the next Mayor and Council. But do the mayoral candidates want any part of it?
By Larry PlattHow will the Next Mayor Address Mental Illness?
Local mental health advocates call on mayoral candidates to address the underlying issue that affects, crime, drugs, homelessness and growth
By Marc Pomper and Elizabeth Sinclair HancqHow to Really Run a City — and Be Nonpartisan
On this episode of The Citizen’s podcast, former Mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed talk pragmatism with Republican OKC Mayor David Holt
By Jessica Blatt PressJane Golden’s Arts Agenda
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s executive director delivered a message from the arts to candidates at a forum last month. Here’s what she told them
By Jane GoldenLessons from Chicago
Paul Vallas’ primary defeat of Lori Lightfoot — Paul Vallas! — holds many object lessons for mayoral candidates in Philadelphia
By Larry PlattTree Shaker or Jelly Maker?
Our Ultimate Job Interview series with the major mayoral candidates has featured plenty of drama … and helped shed light on the qualities needed in City Hall.
By Larry PlattUltimate Job Interview with Cherelle Parker and Helen Gym
The two experienced former councilmembers took the stage for the last of our first-round of mayoral interviews. Here’s what they had to say
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWho has a Plan to Grow Philadelphia’s Population?
As the City Council race gets underway, Philly 3.0’s engagement editor wonders who is in favor of dramatically increasing our population by 2040, like leaders in other cities. Here’s why it matters
By Jon GeetingIdeas Mayoral Candidates Should Steal
Many of those running for mayor call themselves change agents. But 13 weeks from Election Day, where are the innovative plans that could alter the direction of the city?
By Larry Platt