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