Topic: Jim Kenney

Jim Kenney’s Last Spin
A conventional wisdom is taking hold on the legacy of the outgoing mayor. But was it really the pandemic and second term factors beyond his control that did him in?
By Larry Platt
K & A Makes a Presidential Race Appearance
This week, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy penned a New York Post op-ed on the dystopia in Kensington. It was full of laughable political pablum. But he was also kinda right
By Larry Platt
Why We Should Legalize Marijuana in PA
A bipartisan bill in the state senate would legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana. Here’s why PA should join NJ, DE, NY, and 20 other states that’ve done the same
By Jemille Q. Duncan
Finally, Someone’s Running for Mayor …
... against Jim Kenney?
By Larry Platt
Philadelphia’s Opioid Addiction Failure
A New York Times article about a crippling new drug has drawn national attention (once again) to Kensington. A former city official who worked on the crisis under Jim Kenney takes the Mayor to task for his failure to solve the problem
By Josh Kruger
Why Failure Is Not An Option
A former mayoral candidate-turned-award-winning documentarian kicks off a series covering the candidates in the most crucial mayor’s election in Philadelphia history
By Sam Katz
How to Help Refugees in Philadelphia
In late 2022, Philadelphia welcomed a bus of migrants Philly-style: with open arms. They are among thousands who come here every year. Here, ways to support them
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and Katherine Rapin
Announcing Kenney 2.0
Jim Kenney can still reverse his legacy as a mayor who quit on his city. Here, the “Quality of Life” speech to Philadelphians he needs to make now.
By Larry Platt
The High Cost of a Disengaged Mayor
Jim Kenney’s lackadaisical approach to his job is doing real damage to the City. Philly 3.0’s engagement editor games out what could happen if Kenney resigns now
By Jon Geeting
Stop The Presses — Jim Kenney Doesn’t Want to be Mayor!
The mayor’s white flag-waving comments this week created a buzz storm of controversy. But did he say anything we didn't already know? And, what of it?
By Larry Platt