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Patrick Kerkstra

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6 Reasons Why Tuesday’s Supreme Court Election Is Absolutely Crucial

The stakes? School funding. Gun control. Redistricting. And so much more.

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A Bad Night for Dennis O’Brien

The incumbent Councilman grew flustered as lesser-known opponents piled on at a no-holds barred debate.

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Bad News in the Blight Wars

Judge rules against city’s most effective anti-blight program.

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How Safe Are Tasers?

A man Tasered by a SEPTA officer died Monday. For now, SEPTA Police have no plans to review their use.

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Mayor Nutter Says It’s Time to Disband the School Reform Commission

He proposes that an appointed nine-member local board replace the SRC by September of 2017.

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Q&A With Indy Council Candidate Andrew Stober

He’s isn’t raging against the machine, he’s just end-running it.

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Even Non-Drivers Pay $1,100+ a Year to Subsidize Driving

New research is starting to quantify just how much the public subsidizes car ownership.

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Temple Trustee: Yeah, We Want to Build That $100M Stadium

Plus more morning headlines.

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The Politics of Fighting Media Exclusion

At an NAACP event, Philly Mag’s October cover was criticized, and strategies for taking on media outlets were discussed.

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Philly Citizen to Award $10,000 to Randomly Selected Philly Voter

This is not satire. This is real life.

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Charles Ramsey and the All-Powerful Cabal of Top U.S. Cops

Report: An elite group has had enormous influence nationwide, and Ramsey is at its center.

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Nutter and Rendell Endorse Independent Council Candidate

It’s a big boost for Andrew Stober’s campaign. But can he win?

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Who Will Replace the Irreplaceable Charles Ramsey?

First Deputy Commissioner Richard Ross seems likely to get the job.

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Nutter: If You Want to Be Loved, Don’t Be Mayor

Instead, “you should go work in a pet shop,” he tells Governing magazine.

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Post-Pope, Frustrated Nutter Asks Philly: What Kind of City Do You Want to Be?

In mayor’s eyes, a huge success is being belittled by negative Philadelphians.