Philadelphia Magazine

Holly Otterbein

Senior writer

@HollyOtterbein
Citified

Tonight: Drink Away Your Fears About Philly’s Future

It’s the Citified mayoral debate drinking game. Because you might need a cold one.

City Life

Bill Would Recognize May 7th as the “National Day of Prayer”

The ACLU says lawmakers should steer clear of such measures.

Citified

Jim Kenney’s Big Move to Win Black Support

Critical Kenney endorsements from black leaders are major setbacks for Williams and Abraham.

Citified

The Brief: Carpenters Tell Democrats to Steer Clear of Convention Center

Plus, the first televised mayoral debate.

Citified

Should Philly Police Recruits Learn African-American History at the Academy?

Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney thinks so.

City Life

Student Arrested at Occupy Philly Wins $80K in Damages

Watch the short film he made about the encampment.

Citified

The Brief: Tony Williams Backed Stand-Your-Ground Bill

Plus, City Commissioner Stephanie Singer is toast.

Photo Credit | Matt Rourke, AP
Citified

Jim Kenney’s Complicated History with School Vouchers

He once backed a pilot voucher program. Today, he’s a staunch critic.

City Life

Should You Be Fined For Not Voting?

Anthony Williams to introduce legislation to make voting mandatory. Do such measures work?

Citified

The Brief: Ed Rendell “Not Likely” to Endorse a Mayoral Candidate

So why is he saying nice things about Doug Oliver?

Citified

Stephanie Singer Gets A Chance To Fight for Her Political Life

A judge will hear arguments from the attorney trying to save her campaign.

City Life

Council to Nutter: Find Your $105 Million Somewhere Else

Members challenge Mayor to find a school-funding solution that doesn’t involve massive property tax hike.

Citified

10 Charts That Show Philly’s Outlook Remains Precarious

Because optimism is best when it’s open-eyed.

Citified

The Brief: Democrats to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for First Time Ever

But what is the city committee’s support really worth these days?

Citified

Pro-Tony Williams Group Drops $500K Bomb on the Mayor’s Race

An independent organization is behind a new, pricey ad campaign.