Mayor's Office
The Brief: Ed Rendell Endorses Candidate for … Council?
1. Ed Rendell Throws His Weight Behind Council Contender Paul Steinke The Gist: Former Gov. and Mayor Ed Rendell is backing Democrat Paul Steinke, a past general manager […]
Seven Reasons to Feel Super About Center City
Philadelphians are head over heels in love with Center City. More than 87 percent of downtown residents and workers believe Center City is headed in the right direction, whereas […]
Here’s Why (Insert Your Favorite Candidate’s Name) Will Win the Mayor’s Race
There are just 29 days remaining before Philadelphians choose the city’s next mayor. It doesn’t feel that way; not given how low voter interest appears to […]
How Philadelphia’s Fuzzy Racial Math Could Tip the Mayoral Election
Eight months into Michael Nutter’s first year as mayor, the New York Times Magazine published an 8,200-word story headlined “Is Obama the End of Black Politics?” […]
Is Sexism Hurting Lynne Abraham?
When mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham collapsed this month on live television, the Daily News asked, “Is this the end for Lynne Abraham?” The Inquirer wrote that her fainting spell was “a serious […]
3 Reasons A Municipal Bank Is A Bad Idea
Mayoral candidate Anthony Williams has been floating an idea for a municipal bank. The proposed bank, which would be owned and run by the city […]
The Brief: Attorney Says Black Pols’ Endorsement of Kenney Has Past Black Leaders “Rolling Over in their Graves”
1. Activists and Former Lawmakers from Northwest Philly Announce Support for Tony Williams After Controversial Jim Kenney Endorsement The Gist: A group of community activists, former legislators and ministers […]
Tony Williams: It’s Time to Talk About Johnny Doc’s “Dark Money”
Is the press unfairly scrutinizing state Sen. Anthony Williams’ financial supporters in the Philadelphia mayoral race, while virtually ignoring former City Councilman Jim Kenney’s backer John “Johnny Doc” […]
Lynne Abraham: Down But Hardly Out
Last week, Lynne Abraham collapsed on live television. It was perhaps the single worst thing that could happen to a 74-year-old candidate who is often called […]
Should City Hall Lend Money to Small Businesses?
(Tonight, Wednesday at 6 p.m., join Philadelphia magazine for a live interview with Anthony Williams. It’s free, open to the public, and Pipeline Philly is […]
The Brief: Finally, A Real Debate About Education Funding
1. The Nutter Administration Launches Second Strike Against Candidates’ School Plans The Gist: The Philadelphia School District says it needs an additional $103 million from the city this […]
Wednesday Night, Join Us For a Live Interview With Anthony Williams
This Wednesday at 6 p.m., Citified sits down for a frank, wide-ranging interview with mayoral candidate and State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams.
Gorgeous New City Hall Gates to Come With a Politically Interesting Twist
Given City Hall’s grandeur, one of the more annoying features of the building has been the sad-sack gates at the four portals to the interior […]
The Brief: Lynne Abraham’s Racially Loaded Remarks From 25 Years Ago Are Back in the News
1. An Old Philly Mag Quote Comes Back to Haunt Lynne Abraham The Gist: Al Dia went into the archives and unearthed a politically problematic […]
OPINION: Is Progressivism in Philly (Still) Dead?
So if you haven’t seen it yet, the April issue of Philly Mag features a great profile of Jim Kenney. The piece, written by Liz […]