Mayor Jim Kenney
Shake-Ups and Sure Bets: Four Major Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary
On Tuesday, empires fell, diversity flourished, and a new sheriff came to town. While some outcomes of the 2019 Democratic primary in Philadelphia were all […]
What I Learned at the Mayoral Debate From Philly’s “Super Voters”: Older Black Women
If you ask any political strategist to identify the most sought-after voting bloc within Democratic party at large right now, they will tell you older Black women […]
Kenney on Controller’s Voting Machine Objections: “I Don’t Know What Her Problem Is”
Mayor Jim Kenney has come out swinging in defense of the city’s looming purchase of more than $50 million worth of new voting machines that […]
Anthony Williams for Mayor
As political figures go, it’s hard not to like — or at least be bemused by — Jim Kenney. In contrast to so many politicians, […]
No Joke: Kenney Thinks “Overqualified” Black People Are Cause of City’s Diversity Woes
At a meeting of the African American Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney had his “I can see Russia from my house” […]
Let’s Hope Kenney’s Renewed Focus on Black Issues Isn’t Just Pandering (Again)
Diversity is the new Black. Over the weekend, Mayor Jim Kenney officially announced he was running for reelection in a two-minute video posted on social […]
And They’re Off: Mayor Kenney Launches Reelection Bid
In what was a mere formality, Mayor Jim Kenney officially announced his campaign for reelection on Sunday morning. The announcement, as is common practice these […]
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 […]
Scenes From the Campaign Trail: That Time Jewell Williams Held a Ladies Night
“Jewell’s been having a bad day.” I had just arrived at Champagne Cafe, a lounge on East Chelten Avenue in North Philly, around 7:40 on […]
Mayor Kenney Announces New Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
At a City Hall press conference on Thursday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney announced a new set of initiatives aimed to curb gun violence in Philadelphia. The policy […]
Jim Kenney Is the Most Ambitious Mayor Philly Has Ever Had. Why Doesn’t Anyone Know That?
A few hours into a day with Jim Kenney this fall, feeling a little desperate, I go to Lou Mfum-Mensah, an assistant who guides the […]
After Latest Mummers Controversy, Kenney Has to Pick a Side on Racism
New Year’s Day was confirmation that Philadelphia is still a racist city that revels in its polarization. The Mummers Parade, the predominantly white cultural phenomenon […]
Black Clergy Soda Tax Criticism Leaves Wide Opening for a Kenney Challenger
In case you missed it, something epic happened last week that could possibly shake up next year’s mayoral race. On November 26th, 20 local Black clergy leaders […]
Philadelphia Dodged a Major Bullet by Not Getting Amazon HQ2
On Monday night, I did a happy dance. After a year of anxious hype and legitimate caution, news finally broke that Amazon’s second headquarters won’t […]
The Looming DROP Apocalypse
He was the only son of the Big Bambino, but even that couldn’t save him from the political firestorm over DROP. Seven years ago, Frank […]