Saltz: Red herring alert.

Plus, why is the Johnson/Feibush contest so tense?

“It sure looks suspicious,” says Committee of Seventy prez David Thornburgh.

New poll shows many Americans are dubious about the prospect of open data improving government.

Plus, Tony Williams and Helen Gym brawl.

Political site Crowdpac offering new tool to recruit reluctant candidates. It’s like Kickstarter for politicians.

Dynamic routes; pick-up and drop-off where you want, when you want. Is this the future of big city busing?

Plus, the peculiar case of a perjuring cop and a look at the City Commissioner candidates.

There are 370+ municipalities in the Delaware Valley. Cutting that total down could create efficiencies.

Jim Kenney policy adviser Alba Martinez responds to suspicions over his endorsement by black and Latino leaders.

McCalla: The “heinous and heroic” alike seek party endorsements, but only the ones willing to cough up street money are anointed.

Plus: A pro-Williams super PAC ups its spending.

An intriguing redevelopment alternative to subsidies,

The times have changed, and Abraham, it seems, is changing as well.

Donna Cooper: This shouldn’t be a hard choice.