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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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Lawsuit: PA Denying Timely Treatment and Trial for Mentally Ill Defendants

ACLU says many patients languish in jail for more than a year before receiving the health care treatment needed to stand trial.

The Politics of Fighting Media Exclusion

At an NAACP event, Philly Mag’s October cover was criticized, and strategies for taking on media outlets were discussed.

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Philly Citizen to Award $10,000 to Randomly Selected Philly Voter

This is not satire. This is real life.

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One of Mayor Nutter’s Last Proposals Is Probably Already Dead

His plan to ban cigarette sales in drug stores looks kaput.

Charles Ramsey and the All-Powerful Cabal of Top U.S. Cops

Report: An elite group has had enormous influence nationwide, and Ramsey is at its center.

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Nutter and Rendell Endorse Independent Council Candidate

It’s a big boost for Andrew Stober’s campaign. But can he win?



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Poll: PA Public Split on Mayor’s Handling of Papal Visit

Meanwhile, Kathleen Kane’s political future looks bleak.

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The One Race to Watch in November’s Philly Election

GOP Council members David Oh and Dennis O’Brien should watch their backs.

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Charles Ramsey’s Endless, Frustrating War Against Bad Cops

The soon-to-retire police commissioner cleaned up city streets, but he couldn’t clear out the bad cops in his own department.

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Hundreds Celebrate Jerry Mondesire’s Life

Among those mourning the death of the longtime Philadelphia NAACP president was a who’s-who of the city’s political elite.

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Who Will Replace the Irreplaceable Charles Ramsey?

First Deputy Commissioner Richard Ross seems likely to get the job.


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The Air Was Cleaner During the Pope’s Visit

You didn’t imagine it.

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Nutter: If You Want to Be Loved, Don’t Be Mayor

Instead, “you should go work in a pet shop,” he tells Governing magazine.

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5 Takeaways From Monday’s Mayoral Debate

The candidates talked about schools, taxes, gentrification … and Wing Bowl.

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Insider: Tired of Philly Politics As Usual? Run For Office Already

Rashed: To succeed in the game, you have to be in the game.

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