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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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Darrell Clarke’s School District Power Play

His real beef isn’t about hirings or transparency. It’s about influence for City Council.

The Washington Post Trolls the Entire City of Philadelphia

The paper wrote that Philly is known as a “second-rate stopover between Washington and New York City.”

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Why the Kenney & Clarke Bromance Means Great Things for Philly

After 8 years of Council-Nutter antipathy, City Hall is ready to work again.

Seth Williams’ Month Just Got Even Worse

Did the district attorney’s spokesman violate the city’s political activity ban?

The GOP’s No-Show Election

City Republicans are whiffing on a golden opportunity to attack the Democratic machine.

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Council’s New Hires: $105K for a Graphic Designer & a Social Media Maven

Darrell Clarke wants to bring some polish to Council’s communications. Can the city afford it?



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$25 Million for City Schools, Suddenly in Doubt?

City Council holds the funds, and Darrell Clarke is not happy with the district.

This Nifty New Tool Shows How Much It Costs to Live in Philly

Compared to other metros, it’s a lot.

Mayor Nutter: Don’t Worry, Be Happy About the Pope’s Visit!

Rebranding the traffic box as the “Francis Festival Zone.”

Teachers Should Be Opting-Out of Their Own Uninspired Tests

Saltz: State-mandated standardized tests aren’t the only classroom assessments that suck.

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Next Year’s Starting City Hall Budget: $0

Likely next mayor Jim Kenney plans to make departments justify every last dollar.


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David Oh Fights for His Political Life

The GOP Councilman has admitted to a significant campaign finance violation. Will it cost him his job?

UberX Reduces Drunk Driving Deaths, Study Shows

The Temple University analysis seems to backs up the company’s claim that it’s made places like Philly safer.

Op-Ed: Pope Visit a Huge Opportunity for Philly

Let’s not blow it.

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SEPTA Is Trying to Become More Bike Friendly

More bike parking coming to regional rail stops, and more space on Market-Frankford cars too.

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