Holly Otterbein

Senior writer

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City Life

Is Pa. Ready for Universal Voter Registration?

Hughes’ upcoming legislation would automatically register citizens when they sign up for a benefit, service or license.

Citified

The Brief: Happy Ballot Challenge Season!

Candidates’ nomination petitions are due today. Let the games begin.

Prison
City Life

Michael Nutter Wants $5M for Land for New Prison

It would replace the antiquated House of Correction.

Citified

Is Condo King Allan Domb About to Run for Council?

He authorized a PAC this week.

City Life

Feds Postpone Release of Philly Police Report

Delay comes as department reacts to death of officer.

Citified

The Brief: Michael Nutter’s “Historic” L&I Investment

A vital part of the mayor’s budget you didn’t hear about.

Citified

Does Michael Nutter’s Property Tax Stand a Chance?

The schools need cash, but this is an election year.

City Life

5 Things Nutter Wants You to Know About His Property Tax Hike

“I don’t want to raise your taxes. But I do want to educate your children.”

City Life

Councilman Jones: Nutter’s Property Tax Proposal a “Heavy Lift”

City Council members are up for reelection this year.

City Life

Follow Live: Mayor Nutter’s Final Budget Address

The mayor is announcing his already-controversial $3.95 billion spending plan this morning.

Citified

Mayoral Candidate Williams Unveils a Plan to Fund Philly Schools

Yes, that’s news.

Citified

Wolf’s Incredible Philly Tax Plan

His budget would provide a whopping $540M of tax relief to the city.

Candidate Conversations
Citified

No Standouts at Green-Themed Mayoral Forum

None of the candidates wildly impressed or flopped.

City Life

Five Boldest Parts of Tom Wolf’s New Budget

His budget would hike some taxes, lower others and boost education spending — a lot.

Citified

Philly Is One of the Most Car-Free Cities in U.S.

For good reasons, and bad.