All the Candidates in the 2025 General Election

Who's running for Philadelphia District Attorney, City Controller and local and statewide judicial posts in on November 4

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary

John Saler, A Tribute

The longtime political consigliere passed away last week at the age of 67. A close friend’s eulogy movingly captures a true Philly character’s character.

By David Lipson

Who Won the 2025 Primary Election

How low was turnout on May 20? Who will be on the ballot for November 4? Which DA candidate prevailed?

By Lauren McCutcheon

Your Guide to the 2025 Primary Election

All the Republican and Democratic candidates for District Attorney, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court ...

By Lauren McCutcheon
New Urban Order

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 Lind
The Fix

How 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 Platt
The Citizen Recommends

PhillyBOLT Youth Voices Event

A student-led forum on Saturday calls on candidates to listen to youth voices

By Aly Kerrigan

Is Helen Gym a Hypocrite?

Or is she just wrong?

By Larry Platt

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