Philadelphia Magazine

Holly Otterbein

Senior writer

@HollyOtterbein
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The GOP’s No-Show Election

City Republicans are whiffing on a golden opportunity to attack the Democratic machine.

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This Nifty New Tool Shows How Much It Costs to Live in Philly

Compared to other metros, it’s a lot.

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Mayor Nutter: Don’t Worry, Be Happy About the Pope’s Visit!

Rebranding the traffic box as the “Francis Festival Zone.”

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READ: Newly Released Docs Detail Kathleen Kane’s Porngate Claims

She says charges are a diversion from scandal.

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David Oh Fights for His Political Life

The GOP Councilman has admitted to a significant campaign finance violation. Will it cost him his job?

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UberX Reduces Drunk Driving Deaths, Study Shows

The Temple University analysis seems to backs up the company’s claim that it’s made places like Philly safer.

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Six Things to Know About Kane’s Preliminary Hearing

In a bizarre court proceeding that featured Kane’s twin sister, a judge ruled that the AG will go to trial.

City Life

This Infographic Shows Just How Successful Philly’s Bike Share Is

Plus: What you should do if you find an empty bike station.

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Kane on Report of Williams Probe: Don’t Look at Me

Kathleen Kane says she has nothing to do with an Inquirer article about an investigation into Seth Williams’ campaign spending.

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Finally, a One-Stop Shop for Your Pope Questions

The World Meeting of Families is publishing a comprehensive guide to the event on Monday.

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Why Indicted Congressman Chaka Fattah Will Almost Definitely Win Reelection

*Unless this one thing happens.

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Philly Among Metros With the Biggest Drop in Car Commuters

Millennials are probably partly to thank for the trend.

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Martin O’Malley Is Coming to the Controversial Point Breeze Beer Garden

He’s holding a fundraiser there.

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Could Philadelphia Afford a $15 Minimum Wage?

A new analysis suggests that Philly is ill-equipped compared to places like New York City and San Francisco.

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The Battle for the Soul of Washington Avenue

The chaotic but iconic South Philadelphia boulevard is on the cusp of enormous change. Can it evolve, and stay weirdly wonderful?