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Is Philly Really Less Corrupt Than It Used to Be?

No. And let’s kill this narrative right now, please.


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Two Philly Activists Slapped With $600 Tickets Over Messy Toomey Protest

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Seth Williams Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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“Trump Rat” Makes Its Hideous Philly Debut

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Best Way to Help Homeless Families? Give Them Homes

New study finds Section 8 vouchers cost less and help more than shelters.

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Philly’s Hotel Occupancy Rates Explode to a Modern High

It’s another sign that the Convention Center’s new strategy is a success.

The Affordable Housing-Industrial Complex

Opinion: These “affordable” homes are built at exorbitant cost.

Why Your Reverse Commute Is So Wretched

And what it would take to fix it.

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The Jim Kenney Forecast

The likely next mayor’s plans are cloudy — with a chance of greatness.

New NYC Service to Offer Access to Pristine Bathrooms … for $25 a Month

Is anyone bothered by this?



Kenney’s Big Plan to Slash Philly’s Bloated Prison Population

No more bail for non-violent offenders?

Did Philly’s Biggest Dark Money Group Break the Law?

Philadelphia 3.0 is keeping some of its donors secret, in apparent violation of ethics rules.

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Jim Kenney’s Long War with the Archdiocese

The mayoral nominee is a disaffected Catholic disgusted by local church leadership.

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Johnny Doc Won the Mayor’s Race, Says Former Candidate Nelson Diaz

In a fascinating post-mortem with Al Dia, Diaz analyzes the campaign, but glosses over his own failings.

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The No-B.S. Guide to a Litter-Free Block

Inside tips and expert strategies for banishing trash from your block for good.


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Damn the Politicos, Hite Moves Ahead

The superintendent tries to move the district beyond crisis-mode with a big shakeup. Plus, anybody-but-Sestak.

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How Jim Kenney Plans to Run City Hall

He’s running a good, well-managed campaign. Next up? A $6.9 billion enterprise with 28,000 employees.

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Every Philly School May Soon Have a Counselor

If an independent arbitrator’s ruling sticks, that is.

Beware the Creation of a “Roid-Rage SRC”

Opinion: A state-run “achievement district” is a terrible idea with too many Philadelphia backers.

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