How To Really Run A City

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Who is Cherelle Parker?

Parker is the 100th — and first woman — mayor of Philadelphia. Here's what we know about her

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
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

Moderate Voters Won the 2023 Philadelphia Primary

Philly 3.0’s engagement editor on what last week’s election results mean for the city

By Jon Geeting

The Primary Election Outcome No One Paid Attention To

Lost in the hubbub over candidates, a single, confusing ballot question may have led voters to vote against their own beliefs and interests

By Jemille Q. Duncan
The 2023 Primary

Why Philadelphians Voted

Tuesday’s primary lacked the splash, buzz and — more than likely — turnout of recent Presidential elections. But those who did vote did it with intention, optimism — and Philly swagger

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Guest Commentary

Who Couldn’t Vote in the Primary

One in two veterans — among about 1 million voters — will stay away from the polls on primary day because of Pennsylvania’s unfair election system. A fair elections advocate on how that can change

By David Thornburgh
City Council Election 2023

Is Robin Jervay Aluko Good for Democracy?

The 5th District candidate is running as a write-in candidate for Darrell Clarke’s old seat. Here’s why she’s doing it

By Josh Kruger
The Stakes of the Election

The Leadership Question

This long campaign season ends tomorrow. Who is the leader we need for a better Philadelphia future?

By Sam Katz