Power Archives - Page 18 of 130 - Billy Penn at WHYY

Power, Transportation

SEPTA safety? Why Philly’s transit system has its own police force — and why the chief just got ousted

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch July 10, 2022January 17, 2023

Election 2023, Gun Violence Prevention, Power

What happens if Mayor Kenney resigns? The council president could step in — or not

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch July 5, 2022January 17, 2023

Headlines of Yore, Power

The civil rights legacy of Horace Mann Bond, Lincoln University’s first Black president

by Avi Wolfman-Arent July 2, 2022January 17, 2023

With $450k consulting contract, Philadelphia’s new school superintendent crushes hopes for change | Opinion

by Lisa Haver July 1, 2022January 17, 2023

Power

How Philly schools are funded — property taxes play a huge role — and why state budget negotiations are key

by Jordan Levy June 30, 2022January 17, 2023

LGBTQ, Opinion, Power

Whose history is it, anyway? Examining how we commemorate the city’s first Gay Pride March | Opinion

by Cei Bell June 30, 2022January 17, 2023

Election 2023, Power

Councilmembers Allan Domb and Derek Green both say they might not return, stopping just short of declaring for mayor

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch June 23, 2022January 17, 2023

Power

Philly is cutting the wage tax to boost business. What does that mean for workers? (Spoiler: not much)

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch June 23, 2022January 17, 2023

Business, Election 2022, Power

Federal Donuts switches potato rolls, swapping Martin’s for Baltimore’s ‘bread man’

by Lizzy McLellan Ravitch June 21, 2022January 17, 2023

Election 2023, Power

Why do Philadelphia city officials have to resign to run for higher office?

by Asha Prihar June 20, 2022January 17, 2023