Topic: 2023 Primary
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 PressWhy Ed Rendell is For Rhynhart
The former mayor and governor's endorsement includes advice and a challenge on how to govern Philadelphia
By Edward G. RendellJob Itzkowitz Wants to Clean Up The City
The executive director of Old City District is running for City Council At-Large with a plan that bring quality-of-life issues — cleaning streets, serving people with addiction — to every neighborhood in the city
By Courtney DuCheneThat’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 KatzWho’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 PlattLeave Our Judicial Elections Alone
A recent Citizen piece called for a new way to put judges in our courtrooms. That, a local elections lawyer says, might just make things worse
By Adam BoninA 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-Walsh