Topic: Philadelphia Politics
How To Reform The City Charter
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.
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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 The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
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
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
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
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