Topic: 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
The Next Mayor’s Jobs Vision
Philadelphia needs a grassroots, “grow your own” economic development and jobs strategy. A future of work expert, and 10K Independents Project leader, lays out how to size up candidates and engage with the process
By Anne GemmellGeorge Santos Needed a Better Job Interview
A longtime university president laments that lying has become normative in American politics — and thinks The Philadelphia Citizen has an idea to change it
By Elaine MaimonLet’s Hire a Mayor!
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 StaffThe 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 BurnleyThe 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 GeetingWho Is Jimmy DeLeon?
The retired municipal court judge joined a crowded field of Democrats running for mayor of Philadelphia.
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffWhy 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 KatzHey, 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 PressEvery 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