Topic: 2023 Primary
Who’s Running for Mayor of Philadelphia in 2023
The 2023 mayor's race has officially kicked off. Here's everything you need to know about who's running, who probably will run and who should throw their hat in the ring
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Who Is Helen Gym?
The former two-term At-Large Philadelphia City Councilmember is known as Philly's AOC.
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Ali Velshi Speaks with Michael Cohen About — Who Else? — Donald Trump
MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi chats with Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, about Trump, the Republican Party and lessons learned (or not)
By Ali Velshi
INTERVIEWS WITH MAYORAL CANDIDATES
Who Is Rebecca Rhynhart?
The transparency-focused former City Controller worked for mayors Jim Kenney and Michael Nutter and ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for mayor in 2023
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Who Is Derek Green?
The former At-Large City Councilmember and assistant D.A. known as a practical policymaker is now a former candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Without More Jobs, Our Future is Limited
In a groundbreaking new report, the head of Center City District starkly lays out the problem — and calls for Philadelphia’s next mayor to fully invest in growth
By Paul R. Levy
What Can Philly Learn from NYC’s Mayor’s Race?
Our mayoral elections have often tended (lightly anyway) to mirror what happened in New York, Philly 3.0’s engagement editor says. What does this month’s race in NYC mean for Philly?
By Jon Geeting
A Mayoral Wishlist, Disruptor Edition
If we really want a robust debate in 2023, how about some bold, unconventional candidates? Here, a list of unusual suspects.
By Larry Platt
Pros and Cons of Eight Likely Candidates
The upsides and downsides of Philadelphia's most likely candidates to be our city's 100th mayor
By Larry Platt