Today’s the day the Philadelphia School Reform Commission must decide the fate of 39 applications to create new charter schools. It’s not an easy decision, at least politically: Republican […]
Philadelphia is one of the most-gay friendly cities in the United States. It has strong LGBT advocacy groups, a strong LGBT tourism scene, and strong laws […]
[Update, 3:00 p.m.]: Mayor Michael Nutter signed mandatory paid sick leave into law Thursday, just hours after City Council passed the legislation. “I think we […]
We told you the City Council At-Large race would get more crowded after Jim Kenney resigned from Council to run for mayor. Derek Green, a […]
Council Member Maria Quinones-Sanchez has condemned a Palestinian official who allegedly supports terrorism — but only after honoring that official with a Citation of Honor […]
In 2015, should a mayoral candidate’s ethics platform be taken seriously if it doesn’t address open data? Mark Headd, Philadelphia’s former Chief Data Officer, argues that open data is a key part […]
It’s official: The firebrand education activist Helen Gym says she is running for Democratic City Council At-Large in the May 19th primary. Though she hasn’t made […]
SEPTA’s Transport Workers Union Local 234 announced Thursday it is endorsing state Sen. Anthony Williams for mayor. “Throughout his career, Tony Williams has dedicated himself to fighting […]
This week, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund (GLVF), an organization that provides financial support to LGBT people in politics, announced that it would be getting […]
Nearly a half-century ago, Jim Kenney walked through Philadelphia City Hall’s doors for the first time as a 9-year-old kid to watch his father, a […]
A day before he was scheduled to formally announce his candidacy for mayor, Jim Kenney spoke about pot decriminalization to dozens of students at Temple University. Kenney, a former City Councilman, appeared […]
A Philadelphia City Council committee has unanimously approved a bill that would require local businesses to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The legislation, which […]
Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla has introduced two bills to loosen the city’s regulations of food trucks. The bills would allow food trucks to legally vend on […]
Fundraising in the Democratic Council at-large race | Create infographics Philadelphia will elect at least one new City Council at-large member this year. And unless hell […]
The race for Philadelphia’s 2nd Council District seat is proving to be one of the best political showdowns this year. Incumbent 2nd District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and challenger Ori […]
