Topic: mayor race
Election Winners and Losers
Ryan Boyer, Bob Brady and the anti-Gym forces exulted. Progressives, David Oh and democracy? Not a great night. Here, a report card
By Larry PlattThe Leadership Question
This long campaign season ends tomorrow. Who is the leader we need for a better Philadelphia future?
By Sam KatzInside the Last Days of the Election
Some final thoughts on the mayor’s race as it comes to a close. Are we about to meet a new boss who is the same as the old boss?
By Larry PlattListening in on Mayoral Candidates
The Citizen’s co-founder got to know four of the leading candidates in in-depth recorded conversations. Learn more about who they are, and what they want to do, here
By Ajay RajuHow the Next Mayor Can Capitalize on Our City’s Best
The country’s poorest big city is nonetheless rich in other ways. Let’s find a mayor willing to combine Philadelphia’s successes with City services.
By Debra WeinerIt’s the Pragmatism, Stupid!
We asked 15 historians to rank Philly's leaders throughout time. As Election Day approaches, our mayoral candidates — and voters — could learn a lot from the results
By Larry PlattIs the Land Bank Actually Working?
Philadelphia is finally using more of its own land to build affordable housing, even surpassing its own goals for the year. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on what needs to happen next
By Jon GeetingWhy Ed Rendell is For Rhynhart
The former mayor and governor's endorsement includes advice and a challenge on how to govern Philadelphia
By Edward G. RendellWho’s Polling Ahead in the Mayor’s Race?
We don’t know, because there has been no independent polling all primary season. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on why a poll is needed — now
By Jon GeetingThe Making of a Mayor
Predictions on election math, messaging that matters, and who will emerge the winner in May’s primary from a former Mayor candidate-turned-award winning documentarian
By Sam Katz