Kenyatta Johnson mistrial: How South Philly feels about their accused representative
A jury couldn’t agree on the councilmember’s guilt. His constituents are divided too.
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on trial: What to know about the federal bribery case against the South Philly lawmaker
The charges relate to real estate dealings, and also involve his wife, consultant Dawn Chavous.
Indicted Philly lawmakers collect legal defense cash gifts from parking magnates, strip club owners and lobbyists
Councilmembers Bobby Henon and Kenyatta Johnson are raising money to fight federal indictments. Ethics watchdogs say the funds are problematic.
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How Philly will spend $155 million to stop surging violence
In a first, a new review committee will evaluate grants to grassroots programs.
Why renaming Taney Street is slow going, despite the racist history
A coalition found community support for the effort, but the district lawmaker wants more proof.
Who is Dawn Chavous? The powerful woman at the center of the feds’ latest Philly indictment
The 40-year-old political consultant is married to Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, who is a co-defendant.
Kill the soda tax? Council candidates are sweet on repeal
The majority of Democratic challengers surveyed say they'd seek other ways to fund pre-K.
The ‘soft corruption’ of City Hall’s secret $2 million grant fund
Council's Philadelphia Activities Fund is one of the least-watched pots of money in the city — despite years of abuses.
What we know about the KKK’s latest effort to spread hate in Philly
While clarifying they're not illegal, officials called the materials "dangerous."
Inside City Council’s love affair with task forces — which sound important but have zero accountability
We looked more than a dozen of these boards to see if they got anything done.
City Council pronunciation guide: How to say your elected officials’ names
The city's legislative body is about to be back in session. Make sure you know how to talk about it.
Anti-Semitic graffiti scrubbed from South Street Bridge, police investigating
The offensive scrawl was removed within seven hours of being spotted.