Malcolm Burnley

City Life

My Dad and the Father Who Wasn’t

Life in the shadow of a deadbeat grandfather.

City Life

Meet Philadelphia’s Most Infamous Snitch

When Benny Martinez talks, he ruins lives — including his own.

City Life

Jim Kenney’s War on Cool

No more Roots on July 4th, no more start-up vibe in City Hall — what gives, Mayor?

Citified

Social Justice Activists Clash With Kenney Over Stop-and-Frisk

At a town hall, protesters accused the mayor of breaking a campaign promise to end the controversial policing strategy.

Citified

Only One Ward Liked Obama and Bernie

Burnley: Or, six of the seven wards where Sanders won … went for Clinton in 2008.

City Life

Hey Philly: Is it Hillary or Bernie?

As Philly prepares to go to the polls, Malcolm Burnley finds that the mood on the ground is not quite what you’d expect.

City Life

Hillary in Philly: Scenes From the Fillmore Rally

The Democratic front-runner spoke as if she’d all but pivoted to the general election.

City Life

Hillary in Philly: Black Lives Matter Protesters Clash With Secret Service

And our reporter got caught in the middle.

Citified

Reading Viaduct Park Would Make Getting Around Philly Easier

The project wouldn’t just beautify an old railroad. It would also improve mobility.

City Life

The Rock Star of Philly Art

How Alex Da Corte put the city’s art scene on the international map (and found inspiration in Nicole Brown Simpson’s dog)

Citified

Philly to Hold Big Stop-and-Frisk Town Hall

Mayor Kenney, Commissioner Ross and more will take part.

City Life

Philly’s Newest Wave of Homeschoolers

A small subset of African-American homeschooling parents are fed up with an education system seen as broken and racist.

Citified

The Transportation Ideas Reshaping Philly

How this highly walkable, bus-riding, bike-loving, anti-car, multi-modal moment is changing our lives.

Citified

How to Make the El Less Crowded

To make more room, SEPTA just has to change its seating setup.

Citified

Why SEPTA Transfers Should be Free

Burnley: Eliminating transfer fees could make SEPTA more convenient, more equitable and more popular.