Kenyatta Johnson
Want to Reduce Political Corruption in Philly? End Councilmanic Prerogative Now.
The rule of law is to presume those who are criminally indicted innocent until proven guilty. Such a presumption should absolutely be extended to City […]
The Utterly Ridiculous History of Lawbreaking (and Allegedly Lawbreaking) Philly Politicians
‘Twas more than a century ago that muckraking investigative journalist Lincoln Steffens wrote about Philadelphia in a series of articles detailing corruption in U.S. cities. […]
The FBI’s Interest in Kenyatta Johnson Appears to Be Heating Up
On January 30th, the same day that the U.S. Department of Justice announced a sprawling indictment against electricians union head John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty and […]
Jogger Says No One Helped as Teens Attacked Her on Schuylkill River Trail
A South Philadelphia woman says she was attacked by a group of teens on the Schuylkill River Trail on Tuesday night — and that none […]
Teamsters to Pro-Soda Tax Lawmakers: No More Campaign Money For You
What do special interest groups want for their campaign donations? Are they looking for favors, access, or just a sympathetic ear? Most of the time, voters can only speculate (and worry) about the answers […]
Police: Woman Slashed in Face on Schuylkill River Trail
Police say a 24-year-old woman was attacked on the Schuylkill River Trail around 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon, according to multiple news reports. The woman was […]
Sorry, But the Johnson-Feibush Verdict Won’t End Councilmanic Prerogative
The verdict in the federal civil lawsuit between Point Breeze developer Ori Feibush and 2nd District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson was remarkable for a couple reasons. […]
The Ori Feibush V. Kenyatta Johnson Verdict Is In: Feibush Won
A jury determined on Wednesday that Councilman Kenyatta Johnson blocked the sale of two vacant lots in Point Breeze to developer Ori Feibush in an […]
Ori Feibush and Kenyatta Johnson Testify in Court Fight Over Point Breeze Properties
Trial hearings began Tuesday morning in a federal civil lawsuit filed by Point Breeze developer Ori Feibush, who claims that 2nd District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson […]
Kenyatta Johnson Vs. Ori Feibush Starts Today. Here’s What You Need to Know
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a correction. The city-owned properties in question have not been sold. Jury selection starts this morning […]
There Might Be a Car-Free #OpenStreets Weekend This Fall
Philadelphia may have its first official “Open Streets” event early this fall. Mike Dunn, a spokesman for Mayor Jim Kenney, said the city is “planning […]
City Council Holds Marathon Hearing on Youth Gun Violence
Cherie Ryans sat quietly in the back of City Council chambers this morning, propping up a poster with a black-and-white photo of her son. Terence Ryans […]
Council Looks to Create a Commission on Youth Gun Violence
The Philadelphia City Council appears ready to ask voters to approve a new commission to seek answers to the city’s ongoing problem with gun violence. […]
Kenyatta Johnson’s Email Was Hacked — and Used for Phishing Scam
No, Kenyatta Johnson does not need your money. No, he is not stranded in the Philippines. And yes, an old email account of his was […]
Here’s the Gap Between the Minimum Wage and Cost of Living in Philly
A new tool by MIT shows the enormous gulf between the minimum wage in and the cost of living in Philadelphia. The state’s $7.25 minimum wage would […]