Philly’s Deviant Political Culture, Explained
Kerkstra: How Philadelphia’s political class can keep the FBI busy all day, and still sleep soundly at night.
Jim Kenney: The Anti-Nutter?
Kenney is asking “what would Michael do?” And then often doing the opposite.
Richard Negrin’s Second Act
Nutter’s managing director is putting his political ambitions on hold for a partnership at Obermayer.
Crowdpac, the Political Kickstarter, Launches Its Killer Feature
Can it upend local politics?
West Philly Rising
Explosive growth in University City is shifting the city’s power and economic axis west. One big worry? Income and opportunity inequality.
Pennsylvania Graded “F” on Government Integrity, Because Obviously
F-minus was not available.
ThinkFest Recap: The Gentrification Train “Has Not Left Station” — Yet
A panel debated how to make the redevelopment of Philly neighborhoods more equitable.
Farah Jimenez: How Bleeding Hearts Hurt Those They Mean to Help
The SRC member and longtime nonprofit exec challenged liberal orthodoxies on helping homeless families and the poor.
Voter Turnout Was Bad, But It Could Have Been Worse
About 25.5 percent of Philadelphia’s registered voters showed up.
The Election’s Biggest Winners & Losers
The state GOP got clobbered in a big day for big city liberals.
Meet Mayor Kenney’s Inner Circle
Citified breaks out the crystal ball, and predicts who will fill senior posts in the new administration.
Can Dwight Evans Beat Chaka Fattah?
A clash of titans is in the making, as Evans confirms he’ll challenge the embattled 20-year Congressman.
The No-B.S. Philadelphia Election Guide
From the mayor’s race, to Council to the Supreme Court, here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday’s election.