Topic: Philadelphia Politics
Why We Need a National Urbanist Party
There is no Republican or Democratic way to pick up the trash piling up in cities — but maybe there should be.
By Diana LindWho’s on Philadelphia City Council?
Meet all 17 members of the city's legislative body, representing Philly at-large and by district
By Katherine Rapin and The Philadelphia Citizen StaffHow To Respond to Public Corruption Charges
In L.A., allegations against a councilmember were met by his colleagues … doing the right thing. What a novel concept.
By Larry PlattPhillyBOLT Youth Voices Event
A student-led forum on Saturday calls on candidates to listen to youth voices
By Aly KerriganIs Helen Gym a Hypocrite?
Or is she just wrong?
By Larry PlattHow 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 RussoWhat’s Ahead for the 2023 Philadelphia General Election
The May Primary will answer some questions about who will lead the City for the next four years. Philly 3.0’s engagement editor previews what will still be up in the air come November
By Jon GeetingNow, We’ve Got a Mayor’s Race, Philly
Jeff Brown takes some hits. Cherelle Parker talks in the third person. Helen Gym moderates her decibel level. And no one will address Commissioner Outlaw's fate … The Mayor’s race is underway. How can we make this about you?
By Larry PlattWho’s Running for City Council in the Special Election of 2022?
These are the candidates running for City Council during the special election in Philadelphia this fall
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffGoverning Makes a Comeback
Council’s passage last week of modest business tax cuts was more than a rebuke of progressives. It also might suggest that reasonableness is trending again
By Larry Platt