Topic: Philadelphia Politics
Leadership in the time of crisis
Elected official press conferences suddenly make for great TV. Are any of our guys at all Churchillian?
By Larry Platt
Suing the State
City Council wants the state to get out of its way of enacting new gun laws. Smart strategy, or a waste of time?
By Andy Metzger
The Charter Follies
City Council is entertaining amending the Home Rule Charter … again. Why does this matter?
By Larry Platt
The Fix: R.I.P Councilmanic Prerogative
Every councilperson convicted of a crime in Philly since 1981 committed offenses related to councilmanic prerogative. There is, Philly 3.0’s engagement director says, another way: Planning
By Jon Geeting
The Fix: Let The Sun Shine
The indictment of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson is just the latest example of Philly’s most pressing political problem: Transactionalism
By Larry Platt
Reformer vs. Progressive
Recent revelations illustrate Philly’s real political divide. Here’s why it matters.
By Larry Platt
The Easiest Way To Vote
For the first time this year, you can cast your ballot for 50 days straight at City Hall—or maybe, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, in a neighborhood near you. Here’s how to take advantage.
By Jon Geeting
Does City Hall Have An Actual Plan?
City Council and Mayor Kenney began their new terms this week. WURD’s afternoon host wonders if that will matter at all for Philadelphians
By Charles D. Ellison