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Holly Otterbein

Senior writer

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Citified

Philly Tops All Cities in Sending Juveniles to Prison For Life

The city is home to just .5 percent of Americans, but responsible for 9 percent of all the country’s juvenile lifers.

Citified

Philly Is The 4th Most Segregated Big City in the Country

Only Chicago, Atlanta and Milwaukee are less integrated.

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The Weekly Brief: How 83 Aliens Are Voting in Philly

There’s a new political party in town, and it’s out of this world! (Sorry.)

Citified

Will the Pope’s Visit Cost Taxpayers Money?

Until the city finalizes a contract with event organizers, we won’t know.

Citified

A Map of Obesity in Philly

Almost 70 percent of kids are overweight or obese in North Philly.

Citified

Another Person Thinks L&I’s Commissioner Should Quit

City Controller Alan Butkovitz called for L&I chief Carlton Williams to resign.

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Philly Government Has a Big Diversity Problem

Women and minorities are underrepresented in the city’s top-paying positions.

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Will Syrian Refugees Settle in Philly?

Jim Kenney, the likely next mayor, says he’d “welcome all seeking safe home to our city.”

City Life

SEPTA Unveils New Interactive Pope Map

It’s got info on everything from station directions to parking to bike racks.

Citified

The Minimum Wage Vs. Living Wage

A new map shows the vast gap between the two in Philly.

City Life

PlanPhilly’s Matt Golas Is Out at WHYY

It’s the second high-profile departure at the station in a week.

City Life

Seth Williams Finally Answered Our Porngate Questions

Philly D.A. on not firing Frank Fina, whether the decision could backfire in the courtroom, and what he really thinks of those “asinine” emails.

Citified

The GOP Mayoral Nominee’s Spotty Voting History

Melissa Murray Bailey didn’t cast a ballot in three of the last six elections.

Citified

Would Tax Reform Really Create 80,000 Jobs in Philly?

That’s the claim of a new report.

City Life

Seth Williams Isn’t Firing Anyone Over the Porngate Emails

The district attorney says his employees will get “sensitivity training” instead.