Philadelphia Magazine

Holly Otterbein

Senior writer

@HollyOtterbein
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The Brief: Black Activists Dismayed by Black Pols’ Support for Jim Kenney

Attorney George Burrell says past black leaders are “rolling over in their graves.”

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Tony Williams Wants to Talk about “Johnny Doc”

The candidate says the “white dude who works in the building trades” isn’t getting enough attention.

City Life

Selfie Sex-Ed: Should High Schools Teach Sexting Risks?

Otterbein: The state only requires bare-bones sex education. That’s not enough.

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Lynne Abraham: Down But Hardly Out

After her collapse at last week’s debate, the former DA presses on.

City Life

PSA: Mayor Nutter’s Property Tax Hike Would Only Cost You a Cheesesteak a Month

Or four soft pretzels a week.

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The Brief: Finally, A Real Debate About Education Funding

Michael Nutter doubles down on his criticism of candidates’ school plans.

City Life

Is Selling Tax Liens a Good Idea?

Three arguments for, and three against, Darrell Clarke’s alternate school funding plan.

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Extreme Self-Segregation in Philly ‘Burbs

Is the concentration of wealth eroding empathy for poor city residents?

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The Brief: Are the Mayoral Candidates’ School Plans “Bogus”?

Mayor Michael Nutter thinks so.

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Clarke: Fund Schools By Cracking Down on Tax Deadbeats

Says selling commercial liens would reap millions. Nutter admin says city needs “real plans.”

Property

Squilla Rewriting UED Law Ahead of Expected Nutter Opposition

His new version gives Planning Commission, Streets Department more oversight.

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Philly Ranked 4th Most Walkable U.S. City

Can that help it attract more millennials?

City Life

Lawmakers Want “Zero-Tolerance” Domestic Violence Policy for Pa. Pro Teams

State Rep. says it would “send a strong message.”

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
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The Brief: Lynne Abraham Really Is Staying in the Race

For now, at least.

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Lynne Abraham Collapses At First Televised Mayoral Debate

The candidate seemed fine after the debate.