Topic: City Council
PROTEST WITHOUT END
Reflecting on last week’s City Council disruptions, WURD’s afternoon host calls for protests with purpose—to make real change
By Charles D. EllisonJust How Much Influence Does the Philly FOP Have?
WURD’s afternoon host suggests we follow the money—and that grassroots groups start playing the same political game
By Charles D. EllisonTemporary Bike Grids
In Macon, GA, a temporary bike grid generated thousands of new daily cyclists. Could similar measures change things for bicyclists in Philadelphia?
By Quinn O'CallaghanIntolerance, Philly-Style
When a rabid crowd of protesters shut down a public hearing last week on the economic impact of the soda tax, the real victim was Democracy itself
By Larry PlattHealthy Rowhouse Project
The two-year-old nonprofit and the city discuss a low-interest loan program—one of the first in the country—to help homeowners repair their houses
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyCity Council, The Comeback?
Our legislative body might be starting to think about, uh, actually legislating…now let’s reward them for flirting with substance
By Larry PlattComcast City Council Hearing
There's still time to take a stand to get more from the cable giant—go now, or wait 15 years for another chance
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyDwight’s Trifecta
Dwight Evans has made his move. Is he about to become one of the two most effective Philly powerbrokers—who are not named Bob Brady?
By Jeremy NowakEd Rendell vs. George Carlin
The Guv takes on the late, legendary comedian when it comes to the power of one vote. Who is right?
By Larry PlattDennis O’Brien Did What?
Our No-Holds-Barred City Council Minority Seat Debate had some fireworks—and a lot of substance