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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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Nutter Joins Faculty at Columbia U.

It’s his second new gig; he’s also joining a Homeland Security advisory panel.

Why SEPTA Transfers Should be Free

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

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City Hall Says 80% of Philly Streets Are Now Drivable

But that doesn’t mean blacktop is visible on all of them.

Supreme Court Gives Hundreds of Philly Juvenile Lifers a Chance at Parole

The ruling is welcome news for justice reform activists, but victims’ advocates say they’re “walking on eggshells.”

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Did Mayor Kenney Do a Good Job Handling the Blizzard?

Residents say many small streets remain blanketed in snow.

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What Comes After the SRC If It’s Abolished?

Councilman David Oh’s proposed school board would be a hybrid of appointed and elected officials.



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The Sánchez Insurgency

The Councilwoman’s fighting spirit could make her mayor — or wreck her career.

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Lawmakers Fight for Muslim Holidays to Be Recognized in Philly

Councilman Jones says young Muslims need “to know that they’re welcome.”

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Fix It: The Old, Forgotten Barricades Littering Philly Streets

Police don’t always remove them. So they stick around for weeks — even months — on end.

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Insider: A Golden Parachute for City Pols

McCalla: Wilson Goode was voted out of his gig on Council. But taxpayers will continue to pay his salary. Sadly, this is not unusual.

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Kevin Dougherty and the Email Scandal — Will There Be Political Fallout?

Johnny Doc’s brother received offensive emails.


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Philadelphia Recognizes Columbus Day, But Not Any Muslim Holidays

That may soon change.

Can This New Plan Fix Philly’s Decrepit Sidewalks?

L&I commissioner wants to ticket property owners who don’t repair their sidewalks.

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Insider: Dwight Evans Is the Frontrunner in the Congressional Race

No, seriously.

Op-Ed: 17 Ways Kenney Can Help Fix the Justice System

Dietrich: These policies would give people with criminal records a second chance — and save taxpayers money to boot.

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