Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen
Citing pension, some see ‘sweetheart deal’ in Shapiro’s Davidson case
Details of the recent case involving Rep. Margo Davison help shed light on why the Delaware County State Representative was allowed to keep her pension.
By Bradley Vasoli
Jared Solomon: Time to say enough to corruption
Union boss John Dougherty was indicted again this week, and 12 percent of City Council is facing corruption charges. One outraged elected official is calling for an end to the scourge of Philly politics.
By Jared Solomon
Ben Mannes: The GOP has abandoned cities, Soros has filled the void
Left-wing megadonors are focusing on small, local elections and seizing generational political power doing it. Their success is robbing citizens of the political balance needed to secure their communities.
By Ben Mannes
Mark Mix: What’s in a Biden presidency for Johnny Doc?
Dougherty may well harbor hopes that his legal problems will go away if Biden becomes the next president.
By Mark Mix
Howard Lurie: Why the secret ballot is at risk with mail-in voting
The secret ballot is too important and too crucial to our democracy to let go of due to convenience or the shifts of political winds. We must be wary and safeguard it.
By Howard Lurie
Todd Shepherd: Philly PD providing extra security to some city council members
While most of City Council stays silent as law enforcement are vilified — and signs off on bills to prevent police funding increases — the vast majority of members are receiving private police protection.
By Todd Shepherd
Kyle Sammin: Councilmanic Prerogative — Philadelphia’s invitation to corruption
What can be done about Philadelphia’s corrupting ‘Councilmanic Prerogative’? How can an informal practice be outlawed, especially when the people who could outlaw it are the ones who benefit from it?
Josh Gohlke: Five things I shouldn’t but do miss about Philadelphia
A compulsive attachment to disposable artifacts of the relatively recent past is a prerequisite of any claim to being a real Philadelphian.
By Josh Gohlke