Topic: City Council
How to End Philadelphia’s Staffing Crisis
One in seven city jobs are vacant, creating a backlog in services to residents. It may be time to rethink who, and how, we hire
By Nick Russo2023 Philadelphia City Council Candidates’ Race for Money
As the pool of candidates for City Council balloons, Philly 3.0’s engagement director looks at how much candidates — both incumbent and prospective members — have raised
By Jon GeetingHome Rule Charter
The City of Philadelphia's constitution is a growing framework of both commonsense and potentially outdated laws.
By Lauren McCutcheonThe Ultimate Job Interview with Jeff Brown and Maria Quiñones Sánchez
Missed the latest in our 2023 mayoral candidate interviews? Find out what it was all about here, and join us for the next one on February 7
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyCan We Just Rename Taney Street, Already?
A dedicated group of citizens has spent three years trying to change the name of the tiny Philadelphia street that honors a big non-Philadelphian racist. Why won’t their Councilmembers let it happen?
By Lauren McCutcheonThe Emerging At-Large Primary Field for Philadelphia City Council
Philly 3.0’s engagement editor lays out what we know so far about who’s running for the citywide seats on the city’s legislative body
By Jon GeetingThe Ultimate Job Interview with Derek Green
Missed the kickoff event for our 2023 mayoral candidate interviews? Find out what it was all about here, and join us for the next one on January 31
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWhat We Know (So Far) About District Council Elections
Philly 3.0’s engagement director with who’s running, who might run, and what it means for District City Council seats in the 2023 primary
By Jon GeetingThe Millennial Door Opener
Like father like son: Kellan White, the son of former City Councilman John F. White Jr., is all-in for Philadelphia. On the cusp of his toughest political campaign to date, this third-generation civic leader and political insider aims to lift up others
By Malcolm BurnleyWhy I’m Running for City Council At-Large
“Ya Fav Trashman” says there’s more to his candidacy than just cleaning up the city
By Terrill Haigler