Topic: governing
Parker’s Small Ball Budget
Philadelphia's FY27 budget and the failure to think bigger, says a former member of Philadelphia City Council
By Bill Green
The Limits of “Phone Call” Federalism
A nationally renowned urbanist on how to formalize and scale the “stealing” of solutions across the country
By Bruce Katz, Juha Leppänen and Colin Higgins
How Governor Shapiro Plans to Spend Your Money
The Governor sent his $53.3 billion budget proposal to the state legislature in February. Here, in partnership with Committee of Seventy, a detailed breakdown
By Nick Hand
Mayor Parker’s Budget, by the Numbers
In partnership with Committee of Seventy, a breakdown per person of how the Mayor wants to use your money next year.
By Nick Hand
Have Your Say in the City Budget
It’s budget season, time for Philadelphians to comment on how the City should spend their money in the coming year. Mural Arts helps you do it
By Natalie Pompilio
Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Iran from both sides, bingeing birthright citizenship, the fun of freelancing, more stories that explain what happened this week
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Committeeperson Elections, By the Numbers
Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win
By Jon Geeting
Ali Velshi Covers the Gordie Howe International Bridge Saga
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member joins Mitch Landrieu and Fred Hochberg to discuss Trump's threats and damage to our infrastructure projects
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi on Incompetence and Showmanship in Trump 2.0
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member reviews Trump Administration failures as a consequence of picking inexperienced loyalists instead of qualified professionals
By Ali Velshi
What PA’s Double Budget Crisis Means for Us
When a federal government shutdown coincides with an unapproved state budget, the hardest hit will be the Pennsylvanians who need help the most
By Daniel J. Mallinson