Philadelphia Magazine

Holly Otterbein

Senior writer

@HollyOtterbein
Citified

Missing Political Consultant Briefly Worked for Kenney

His campaign downplayed the connection.

Citified

If Fattah Goes Down, Who Would Voters Replace Him With?

Trick question. Bob Brady will probably get to pick, not voters.

City Life

Philly Naked Bike Ride to Naked Café Guy: #GirlBye

The Naked Bike Ride says “we have asked him to stop his association” with the group. [Photos mildly NSFW.]

Citified

3 Reasons Millennials Will Stay in Philly

With a few caveats.

Citified

Michael Nutter: Those Pope Maps You Saw Aren’t the Real Deal

“Little people who have little pieces of information will try to put out what they have … in an effort to make themselves larger,” he said.

City Life

Hipster Café Really Sorry for Letting Butt-Naked Guy Walk Around

Owner says up-close-and-personal ad for Philly Naked Bike Ride was a terrible mistake.

City Life

Is the Stripper Registry a Trojan Horse?

Otterbein: It sure seems like it was designed to shut down nudie bars.

Citified

Consultant: We’re Closing Ben Franklin Bridge for Pope Visit

He says I-95 may be shut down, too.

Citified

Finally, Someone Explained Councilmanic Prerogative

Pew creates a guide to the one of the most opaque — and important — parts of Philadelphia government.

City Life

Officials: Philly Prison Guard Was Stabbed 12 Times

The alleged incident happened at the jail that Pope Francis is supposed to visit.

Citified

Jim Kenney Would Hire a New Boss for L&I

The Democratic mayoral nominee made the announcement after his GOP rival called on L&I Commissioner Carlton Williams to resign.

City Life

The Lawmaker Who Wants a Stripper Registry Tells His Story

He says the media has been unfair: “It’s as if some believe that adult businesses should be given a pass.”

Citified

Another Water Main Broke in West Philly

Traffic was shut down and SEPTA’s trolley service was interrupted.

Citified

L&I Buys Fake News Articles to Improve Image

$15,000 for three advertorials on Philly.com.

Citified

Here’s How Much $100 Is Worth in Philly

Spoiler: You don’t get much bang for your buck in this city.