Topic: Philadelphia Politics

Two recent public policy press conferences raise the question: Do Philly leaders have any new ideas for old, intransigent problems? Maybe one gaping problem is an opportunity for new thinking

Union boss John Dougherty was indicted again this week, and 12 percent of City Council is facing corruption charges. One outraged elected official is calling for an end to the scourge of Philly politics

If we really want a robust debate in 2023, how about some bold, unconventional candidates? Here, a list of unusual suspects.

The upsides and downsides of Philadelphia's most likely candidates to be our city's 100th mayor

Between a devastating report by Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and his administration’s fumbling of the vaccination rollout, it’s no wonder the mayor has floated the idea of cutting bait and running for the Senate

Now is the time to capitalize on the greatest civic engagement in a generation. A former city official lays out a plan to do that.

Republican Al Schmidt says he won’t run again. Is now the time to make a much-needed change to how our elections are run?

Feeling alienated from your government, at all levels? Maybe we should open it up and change our relationship to it

Our Drexel class on rewriting Philly’s constitution last year produced dozens of ideas. Here are some of the best for changing the relationship between government and the governed.

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