Topic: Philadelphia Politics

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.

City Council and Mayor Kenney began their new terms this week. WURD’s afternoon host wonders if that will matter at all for Philadelphians

Our local constitution hasn’t been updated for nearly 70 years. The Citizen and Drexel University are partnering on a course that asks: Isn’t it about time for a refresh?

What bills passed—and didn’t—in City Council’s final session of the year

Comcast's Senior Executive Cice President and longtime civic leader on his career, how he defines leadership and how Philly city government stands in the way of new business

Congratulations progressives, you’ve won big in Philly. Now, a good government advocate notes, it’s time to make actual progress where it counts

Low turnout, broken machine politics, an invisible mayor and other unimpressive takeaways from the city’s general election

Kendra Brooks’ Working Families Party council candidacy has ruffled feathers. But does she represent real change?

Voting November 5, 2019? Here's everything you need to know.

The union leader and Councilman Bobby Henon, both indicted, want you to believe they’re the victims. Be wary of that spin