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Who runs things in Philadelphia? Where are decisionmakers getting their advice? Who's influencing whom, and why does it matter?

Alongside her husband and after his death, the seven-term West Philly councilwoman made history.

An esports arena, the Four Seasons opening, Cohen's resignation and a Supreme Court battle.

It's an ignominious first for an alum of a Philadelphia college.

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If it's not a scheduled buyback event, Philly Police require ID.

It's not the first time the feds have come out against the city prosecutor.

This is an unprecedented move.

The increasingly powerful body does a lot of lawmaking, but some issues — like the city’s distressingly high poverty rate — refuse to budge.

Local drag queen Pissi Myles made a colorful splash at the Capitol this week.

The power shift comes amid a crushing election for GOP in a Democratic town.

Plus: How about a resource list at the end of every article or broadcast about a shooting?