Topic: Helen Gym

And They’re Off …
What do Allan Domb and Cindy Bass’ call this week for mass vaccinations, Rebecca Rhynhart’s recent critical report on the Kenney administration, and Jeff Brown’s plans to run for mayor all signal? That we’re closer to 2023 than you might think.
By Larry Platt
The Age of Denial, Philly-Style
How Councilwoman Helen Gym, Mayor Jim Kenney and even an Inky columnist are catching the allergy to reality
By Larry Platt
Does Helen Gym Want Donald Trump To Be Re-Elected?
Even though Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden, questions remain about how supportive Democratic Socialists will ultimately be
By Larry Platt
Philly’s Biggest Coronavirus Threat
The highest risk to the city lies in the scourge that lives with us constantly: Poverty
By Andy Metzger
The Fix: R.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 Geeting
Reformer vs. Progressive
Recent revelations illustrate Philly’s real political divide. Here’s why it matters.
By Larry Platt
A Business Community Call to Arms
The political left seems to want jobs but without the employers to provide them. So what are you going to do about that, job creators?
By Larry Platt
Reality Check: Just Another Day in Philly
Low turnout, broken machine politics, an invisible mayor and other unimpressive takeaways from the city’s general election
By Charles D. Ellison