Kenney and Clarke Split Over Major Policy
The allies stand on opposite ends of a business tax debate.
Kenney’s Massive, Costly Plan to Make Over Rec Centers, Parks and Libraries
The new mayor wants to spend $500 million to upgrade the city’s public spaces.
Will Brian Sims Fight Off Two Ballot Challenges?
Two groups of people filed paperwork to try to knock the incumbent off the ballot. Both have ties to Sims’ opponents.
It’s Not Just Flint — Philadelphia Has a Huge Lead Problem, Too
The biggest culprit is old, chipping lead paint. Here are six things officials could do to help right now.
5 Takeaways From Kenney’s Chamber of Commerce Speech
The mayor made a case for expanding pre-K. Will businesses help pick up the tab?
Kenney Is Officially Ending Brownouts
Mayor Kenney will announce Thursday that he is stopping the controversial policy of temporarily closing fire stations.
5 Things to Know about Darrell Clarke’s Massive Jobs Plan
It’s ambitious. But how will it be financed?
Jim Kenney’s Team: Mostly White, Majority Women
The new mayor’s top appointees are 66 percent white and 55 percent female.
Millennials Won — Mark Squilla’s “Promoters Bill” Is Dead
Councilman Squilla is axing his proposal to collect musicians’ addresses and numbers for police.
Philly Is Getting Its 1st Complete Streets Commissioner
This shows just how much power bikers and urbanists have gained in recent years.
Nutter Just Landed a Job at CNN
The cable channel has hired former Mayor Michael Nutter as a commentator.
