RIP Anna Verna, first and only woman president of Philadelphia City Council
The 90-year-old former lawmaker was remembered for her leadership and class.
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Who runs things in Philadelphia? Where are decisionmakers getting their advice? Who's influencing whom, and why does it matter?
Philly LGBTQ history: An overview of the city’s legacy of pride
From Quaker house parties to the black-and-brown-striped flag.
Opinion: The MOVE bombing was deliberate, not an act of last resort
An activist makes the case for continued vigilance in speaking the truths of that fateful day.
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Opinion: COVID showed ‘housing is healthcare.’ Let’s build on the lesson
The pandemic underscored problems in how the health system serves homeless populations — it’s time to fix them.
Opinion: Screwed over by the PPA? Lawyers say the penalty system is unconstitutional
One year after Philadelphia leaders vowed reform, the parking authority still gouges motorists.
Squatting for survival in Philadelphia: What it’s like to live in a ‘takeover house’
Occupying vacant properties has long been a tool of political protest — but it also lets families find homes.
Philadelphia’s new health chief is known for empathy. Can she lead out of crisis?
Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole has spent most of her career in public health.
When will Philly mail ballots be counted? It could take a couple of days
There might not be clear winners on election night.
Philly health commissioner resigns over MOVE remains: Tom Farley’s rise to power and fall from grace
Farley, who said he made "a terrible error in judgement," was once called "Superman" by the New York Times.
Where’s my Philly polling place? Some spots have changed since November
Voting locations for the May 18 primary, mapped.