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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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Jim Kenney Taps Philly’s 1st-Ever Chief Diversity Officer

The mayor-elect also named his ethics team.

West Philly Rising

Explosive growth in University City is shifting the city’s power and economic axis west. One big worry? Income and opportunity inequality.

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The No-Bullshit Guide to Sanctuary Cities

What they are and why everyone from wanna-be presidents to Mayor Nutter is talking about them.

Pennsylvania Graded “F” on Government Integrity, Because Obviously

F-minus was not available.

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Philly’s Political Elders Lament the Lack of Millennials Running for Office

But millennials say boomer pols are failing to hand over the reins of power.

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Watch Out, Seth Williams

The women on City Council are about to hold your feet to the fire over Porngate.



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5 Things to Know About Philly’s Next Top Cop

Richard Ross said he’ll keep many of the outgoing commissioner’s policies. But already, he’s struck a very different tone.

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Richard Ross Named Next Police Commissioner

As expected, Philly deputy commissioner steps up to the top job.

Op-Ed: Join the Grassroots Movement to Support Philly’s Neighborhood Schools

Friends groups across are working to ensure a quality education for every child.

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Philly’s Rich Areas Are Getting Even Richer

Meanwhile, very poor neighborhoods are experiencing the slowest rate of income growth.

Mayor Nutter: Jim Kenney Can Be An Even Better Mayor Than Me

By building upon his accomplishments, of course.


Gov. Wolf Says a Budget Deal Is “Almost There”

He said he understands the pain the budget impasse has caused in communities.

ThinkFest Recap: The Gentrification Train “Has Not Left Station” — Yet

A panel debated how to make the redevelopment of Philly neighborhoods more equitable.

Farah Jimenez: How Bleeding Hearts Hurt Those They Mean to Help

The SRC member and longtime nonprofit exec challenged liberal orthodoxies on helping homeless families and the poor.

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Jim Kenney’s Transition Team: A Who’s Who of Philadelphians

Dwight Evans, Alba Martinez, Otis Hackney, Jerry Sweeney and a whole lot more.

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