Ex-Cop Ryan Pownall’s Case Should Be Krasner’s Humbling Moment
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has become so politically polarizing that it’s beginning to drop the ball for its own causes.
Philly’s At-Risk Youth Need Engagement, Not Criminal Records
The national fear-mongering and oversimplification around the viral Wawa video need to be replaced with mature solutions.
Democrats Need to Stop Fighting With Each Other if They Want to Win in November
Selfish moves by Philly Dems risk turning off voters and inciting party rancor — a recipe for midterms disaster.
Shakeup on Council Is Good, But These Former Councilmembers Leave Big Shoes to Fill
With the resignations of Councilmembers Domb, Green, Parker and Quiñones-Sánchez, City Hall won’t be the same. There’s some good to that, but their presence on Council will also be missed.
Philly’s 2023 Mayoral Election Season Starts Now
Between now and September 15th, expect other members of City Council to join Allan Domb in resigning to ponder the city’s top job. Here’s who we think will run, who probably won’t — and who might be bluffing.
Can Ryan Boyer Change How Philly Unions Do Politics?
The first Black leader of the Philadelphia Building Trades has set his sights on diversifying our unions, modernizing the way they wield power and tipping the scales in the city’s most consequential mayoral election in decades.
After a Decade of Cringe, Why Are We Still Doing Dîner en Blanc?
You’d think in the wake of a still-churning pandemic, sociopolitical uprisings, and city crises, we would finally be over this pompous all-white-attire affair.
The City Has Failed University City Townhome Residents
The traumatizing clearing of the University City Townhome encampment in West Philly symbolizes the ongoing racial injustice of gentrification.
Summer Shouldn’t Be Canceled in Black Neighborhoods Due to Gun Violence
The recent shutdowns of several Black community events reinforce racial double standards and political hypocrisy.
Celebrating Independence Day After Roe Was Overturned Feels Hollow
July 4th doesn’t feel festive in America when half the population’s liberties are being threatened.
Overturning of Roe Is a Reminder That We Aren’t a True Democracy
When unpopular minority opinions overrule the will of the people, it’s time to stop being polite.
Neighborhood Tour: Your Guide to Spending a Great Day in West Philadelphia
Parks, civil rights landmarks, jambalaya and jazz.
If Philly Democrats Actually Care About Democracy, They’ll Make This One Simple Change
In what is essentially a one-party town, an open ward system would give voters an actual voice in how that party operates.
Philadelphia Has a Real Chance to Improve Gun Control
Our leaders must fight for it like they fought for the soda tax.
Confessions of a Jaded Millennial
Why a once-optimistic generation is souring on electoral politics, and finding better ways to make a difference.