Topic: 2023 Primary

Drew Murray Wants to be the Republican You Vote For
The second-time City Council at-large candidate plans to lower taxes, find government savings and be a moderate voice on the increasingly progressive body
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
John B. Kelly III Wants Philly to Own Green Energy
The son, grandson and nephew of the famous Philadelphia (and Monaco) Kellys is running for Councilmember at-large with a plan to transform PGW for a sustainable future
By Erin Flynn Jay
Rue Landau for Communicator-at-Large?
The attorney who helmed the City’s Human Relations and Fair Housing commissions believes Philadelphia’s problems can be solved with clear communication and dogged implementation
By Lauren McCutcheon
Jalon Alexander Thinks Tech Can Save Philly
The City Council at-large candidate’s vision includes better school funding, growing tech jobs … and Drone Force Philly
By Christina Griffith
Listening in on Mayoral Candidates
The Citizen’s co-founder got to know four of the leading candidates in in-depth recorded conversations. Learn more about who they are, and what they want to do, here
By Ajay Raju
It’s the Pragmatism, Stupid!
We asked 15 historians to rank Philly's leaders throughout time. As Election Day approaches, our mayoral candidates — and voters — could learn a lot from the results
By Larry Platt
Donavan West for “Critical Case Manager”
The City Council At-large candidate is … a lot, including a warrior against poverty.
By Lauren McCutcheon
Eryn Santamoor, Technocrat-at-Large?
The practical policy nerd who has worked with Michael Nutter and Allan Domb is running for City Council-at-large with big ideas for solving problems and because it seems … really fun
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Does It Matter That Cherelle Parker Once Went To Jail?
You decide. After a DUI conviction over a decade ago, the mayoral candidate spent three days behind bars. Here, testimony excerpts
By Larry Platt
Nina Ahmad Thinks Philly Needs Compassion and Science
Ahmad is the only City Council At-Large candidate who would bring two disparate experiences to the role: as a war survivor and a scientist
By Jessica Blatt Press