Topic: Bobby Henon
A Post-Dougherty Anti-Corruption Crusade?
In a special Citizen Zoom series, former mayoral candidate Sam Katz, State Rep. Jared Solomon and City Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez weigh in on how we got here and how we move forward
By Larry PlattWhat Good Can Come From the Dougherty/Henon Trial?
Another day, another trial of Philly’s once-powerful. This time, maybe there are some lessons to be learned for cleaning up our politics
By Larry PlattR.I.P Councilmanic Prerogative
Every councilperson convicted of a crime in Philly since 1981 committed offenses related to councilmanic prerogative. There is, Philly 3.0’s engagement director says, another way: Planning
By Jon GeetingReformer vs. Progressive
Recent revelations illustrate Philly’s real political divide. Here’s why it matters.
By Larry PlattWhat Change Feels Like
Three months out from mayoral and council elections, is Philly’s political establishment heading for a reckoning?
By Larry PlattDoc’s Indefensible Defense
The union leader and Councilman Bobby Henon, both indicted, want you to believe they’re the victims. Be wary of that spin
By Larry PlattPerp Walk City
With Johnny Doc now in the Feds’ crosshairs, is it time to think innovatively about taking on our culture of corruption?
By Larry Platt