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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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Kathleen Kane: Vengeful Novice or Victim of Male Conspiracy?

Plus, new poll shows big movement in mayor’s race and young Philadelphians focused on City Council.

Philly Sidewalks Are Awful

What are the options for fixing them?

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The Brief: Tony Williams Backed Stand-Your-Ground Bill

Plus, City Commissioner Stephanie Singer is toast.

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Jim Kenney’s Complicated History with School Vouchers

He once backed a pilot voucher program. Today, he’s a staunch critic.

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$1 Million Reasons Why Tony Williams’ Star Will Rise

Plus, Darrell Clarke’s endless class war with Mayor Nutter.

Millennials Aren’t Flocking to Cities Anymore—Can Philly Buck the Trend

Post recession, young people are staying put.



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Citified Events: Meet Jim Kenney

Join us at this free event Thursday night.

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The Brief: Ed Rendell “Not Likely” to Endorse a Mayoral Candidate

So why is he saying nice things about Doug Oliver?

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Stephanie Singer Gets A Chance To Fight for Her Political Life

A judge will hear arguments from the attorney trying to save her campaign.

Rich Philly Public Schools Benefit at Expense of Poor Ones

There’s more to the equity problem than the state funding shortage.

10 Charts That Show Philly’s Outlook Remains Precarious

Because optimism is best when it’s open-eyed.


The Futuristic New SEPTA Trolleys Will Look Like …

Nobody knows. Yet. But here are some of the new models cropping up in cities around the globe.

Negadelphia Is No More — Can the Mayoral Candidates Adapt?

Pew poll finds an optimistic city. Plus, Nutter’s vindication and City Council’s PGW political savvy.

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The Brief: Democrats to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for First Time Ever

But what is the city committee’s support really worth these days?

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Pro-Tony Williams Group Drops $500K Bomb on the Mayor’s Race

An independent organization is behind a new, pricey ad campaign.

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