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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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The Brief: Happy Ballot Challenge Season!

Candidates’ nomination petitions are due today. Let the games begin.

“Newbold” or Just South Philly? How Race Shapes Your Answer.

Blacks and whites define the same neighborhood differently.

Wolf & Nutter Bold Budgets to Collide with Political Reality in 3, 2 …

Uncertainty over Harrisburg’s plan complicates life for Nutter & Council.

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The Brief: Why Aren’t the Mayoral Candidates on TV?

Plus, the Condo King throws his hat in the (council) ring, and the revival of Market East.

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Is Condo King Allan Domb About to Run for Council?

He authorized a PAC this week.

Philly Bracing for Hurricane-Fueled Power Outages

New computer model suggests climate change will cause more blackouts in years to come.



The Snow-Busting Machines Philly Ought to Have

Your kids could be in school right now.

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The Brief: Michael Nutter’s “Historic” L&I Investment

A vital part of the mayor’s budget you didn’t hear about.

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Does Michael Nutter’s Property Tax Stand a Chance?

The schools need cash, but this is an election year.

Cool New App to Explore City’s Budget

The app is not as deep as it should be, but it does represent progress.

Is Philadelphia Ready for a Plastic Bag Tax?

A nickel apiece to raise cash for street cleaning and limit waste.


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Mayor Nutter’s Last Tax Hike Is a Whopper.

What his final budget says about his priorities.

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Mayoral Candidate Williams Unveils a Plan to Fund Philly Schools

Yes, that’s news.

Secretive New Non-Profit Aims to Upend City Council

Philadelphia 3.0 wants to modernize City Hall. Anonymously.

Septa regional rail train

SEPTA Key: Will Students Ride For “Free”?

Discounted transit for college kids could help keep them in Philly post-graduation.

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