Topic: Philadelphia Politics
The Citizen Voter Guide: PA General Election 2020
Election Day is officially November 3—but now is the time to get ready to vote. Here, everything you need to know to cast a ballot
By Josh Middleton
The Fix: The end of “I Know a Guy” governance?
Philly’s insider culture has long been an easy path to corruption. Finally, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, new City policies may be addressing that.
By Jon Geeting
The Citizen Voter Guide: PA Primary Election 2020
Voting by mail in Pennsylvania or heading to the polls in Philly on June 2? Here's everything you need to know.
By Nick Marzano
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