Topic: Philadelphia Politics

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 Russo
What’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 Geeting
Now, 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 Platt
Who’s On Philadelphia City Council?
Meet Philadelphia City Council's district and at-large members.
By Katherine Rapin and Jemille Q. Duncan
Who’s Running for City Council?
These are the candidates running for City Council during the special election in Philadelphia this fall
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Governing 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
How Philly Sees Philly: The Angriest Neighborhood of All
The latest polling data from A Greater Philadelphia showed dissatisfaction is high among city residents. Guess who's most unhappy?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Guest Commentary: Turning on Krasner
A former assistant DA hired by Krasner on why he can no longer support his former boss
By Thomas C. Mandracchia