Why SEPTA’s most controversial project is moving ahead
Critics of KOP Rail are unhappy with the direction of the $2 billion extension, but the transit authority is committed to funding the plan.
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Who runs things in Philadelphia? Where are decisionmakers getting their advice? Who's influencing whom, and why does it matter?
The Krasner impeachment process has officially begun
The resolution pushing for his removal didn’t come from the committee investigating the district attorney, but from Philly Rep. Martina White.
As Kenyatta Johnson’s retrial comes to a close, some constituents say they’d vote to reelect him
The District 2 councilmember, who represents part of South Philadelphia, is facing federal bribery charges.
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Rebecca Rhynhart is running for mayor: What to know about Philly’s former fiscal watchdog
After almost five years as city controller, she resigned her position to set eyes on Philadelphia’s top office.
Meet Anthony Phillips, the youth-focused millennial hoping to rep North Philly on City Council
The Democratic nominee is considered a shoo-in to replace Cherelle Parker and win the District 9 seat.
Remembering Frank Palumbo, the Philly restaurateur who chilled with Sinatra, DiMaggio, and Rizzo
His legacy stretches from Hollywood to South Philadelphia, where a high school now bears his name.
City audit: Understaffing and slower 911 response times for communities of color are major problems for Philly police
Requested by City Council, the report by the Controller’s Office also includes recommendations for progress.
If voters approve, Philadelphia’s airports will get their own cabinet-level department
The ballot question would give airport officials a seat at the table for budget discussions, which they say could help make operations more efficient.
Career and technical education graduates in Philly could get preference for city jobs, similar to veterans, if voters approve
The ballot question is meant to help fill civil service positions, which have thousands of vacancies.
After decades of ‘quiet fleecing,’ Philadelphia could lead a workers’ revolution
Electing sympathetic policymakers is one way to make change, union leaders said. Organizing is the other.