Bobby Henon
5 Ways the Johnny Doc/Bobby Henon Verdict Will Shake Up Philly Politics
Philadelphia’s political world was rocked on Monday when a federal jury convicted union leader John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon on bribery and conspiracy […]
The Utterly Ridiculous History of Corrupt (and Allegedly Corrupt) Philly Politicians
’Twas more than a century before the Bobby Henon conviction that muckraking investigative journalist Lincoln Steffens wrote about Philadelphia in a series of articles detailing […]
We Don’t Need a Jury to Tell Us That the Days of Johnny Doc Have Passed
This week, Philly “politics as usual” is on trial. More than two years after being federally charged for bribery and corruption, Local 98 leader John “Johnny […]
The Worst of Philly 2021: From Fraudulent Hoagies to Headhouse Square to Ben Simmons
Every year since 1974, Philly Mag has published the Best of Philly: the people, places and things we want to lift up and celebrate. Things […]
Councilman Bobby Henon Proves Why Philly Gyms Need to Be Shut Down
On Monday, Philadelphia announced new COVID restrictions and prohibitions, including a complete ban on indoor workouts and classes at Philadelphia gyms. Some gym owners and […]
Bobby Henon Wants You to Dime Out Your Neighbor’s Illegal Swimming Pool
In case you haven’t stepped outside recently, it’s been downright hot in Philadelphia. This week, the sweltering forecast calls for seven consecutive days of 90-plus […]
Jared Solomon on Calling for Bobby Henon’s Resignation: “I Stepped Up”
Last week, state Rep. Jared Solomon, who represents the the 202nd District in the Northeast, surprised many when he called for the resignation of recently […]
Backyard Chickens May Soon Be Legal in Philadelphia
You can own backyard chickens in New York City. You can own backyard chickens in Los Angeles. You can own backyard chickens in Baltimore. The […]
Mayor Kenney, Where Is the Call for Bobby Henon to Step Down?
As an experienced politician, Mayor Jim Kenney should know by now that when it comes to holding political figures accountable, consistency is the key to […]
OPINION: The City Tolerates the FOP’s Lack of Respect for Black Lives
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” […]
Comcast Promised to Expand Philly’s Low-Cost Internet—But Now It’s Not Showing Proof
Last week, Comcast announced that 9,700 more families in Philadelphia have enrolled in Internet Essentials — the company’s low-cost service for low-income residents — since […]
FBI Wiretapped Johnny Doc, Councilman Henon for More Than a Year
Remember when the FBI raided IBEW Local 98 leader John Dougherty’s (a.k.a. Johnny Doc’s) house this past August? According to a recent Inquirer report, that raid occurred more than […]
City Council Might Ban Waving Inflatable Tube Men
City Council will soon consider sealing the fate of Philly’s inflatable tube men – you know, the bright, blown-up guys that flop and flail all […]
Philly Lawmakers Weren’t Up for Reelection in 2016, but They Raised $2M
Philadelphia City Council members aren’t up for reelection until 2019, but they raised almost $2 million combined last year, according a report by City & State. […]
Does D.A. Williams’ Withdrawal Mean Philly Democrats Are Finally Learning?
Something extremely rare in Philadelphia politics happened today: A Democratic elected official who has been under investigation by the FBI announced that he would not run […]