Why do Philadelphia city officials have to resign to run for higher office?
Despite Council resolutions trying to change the resign-to-run rule, voters have repeatedly opted to keep it in place.
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Mastriano might actually beat Shapiro in Pa. governor race, observers say
Democrats said they wanted the Trump-endorsed candidate to win. Now that he has, will it backfire?
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Guía del procrastinador para las elecciones primarias de mayo de 2022 en Filadelfia
Una hoja de información para estar informado el día de las elecciones.
With ‘significant’ $10 million funding boost, Free Library forecasts stable five-day-a-week service and major hiring spree
There’s no timeline yet for the improvements — and advocates are pressing for more.
Philly drops to 32nd place on national ParkScore index, because of funding cuts
The Kenney admin is boosting the Parks & Rec budget this year, but advocates say it’s not enough.
1 in 5 young Pa. voters can’t participate in the big Senate or governor races because the commonwealth has closed primaries
There’s a renewed push to change Pennsylvania’s system.
Philly’s parks and rec system deserves millions more in Kenney’s budget, advocates urge at City Hall rally
Public space is an anti-violence solution, leaders say, but the department is underfunded and understaffed.
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.
You have to think ahead to use Philly’s new online tax system, but at least 42,000 people have figured it out
Did COVID, remote work, or job changes make paying taxes more confusing? You’re not alone.
Workers are prepping City Hall for in-person Council session, but lawmakers are still holding off on a return
The plan includes “wireless technology” to allow for safer public participation.
The Enterprise Center gets $1 million in new federal funding to help revitalize West Philly’s historic 52nd Street corridor
The nonprofit plans to dedicate the money to strengthening existing businesses and helping launch new ones.
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.
Philadelphia updates COVID response level system as fewer people get tested
The city is no longer using percent positivity to measure the state of the pandemic.
Philly is poised to become the first U.S. city to run its own bank
Supporters say public banking will boost Black and brown businesses and spur investment in disadvantaged areas. Critics worry, but is municipal government any more shady than the private sector?
What if Philadelphia used reality TV to choose the city’s next mayor?
The Bachelor: Philly Mayor Edition — a suggested screenplay for the 2023 election.
Less than 48 hours after 100 people cleaned up a North Philly corner, trash was dumped there again. We need action. | Opinion
Let's add cameras to illegal dump sites in Philadelphia, now.
How will Bobby Henon be replaced? There’ll be a special election, and ward leaders get to pick the nominees
The timing is up to Council President Clarke.
Police, fire, and streets departments lag behind as Philly extends vaccine mandate for city employees
About 81% of the municipal workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID.
Philly film office to get funding restored after a year with zero city support
The commission, which brings over $300 million in economic impact, also runs career training programs in district schools.