Although the mayor said “I’ll be happy when I’m not mayor” on Monday, he apologized and walked those remarks back on Tuesday.
By Todd Shepherd
Murder rate up in Upper Darby, coincides with national increase superintendent says
For the first time in 20 years, the number of homicides in Upper Darby broke double digits, following the wake of Philadelphia’s deadliest year in more than a decade.
By Todd Shepherd
Report–Philadelphia taxpayer burden fourth worst in the nation
Unfunded retirement obligations and pension promises have left Philly drowning in debt, to a startling tune of $27,500 per resident.
By Christen Smith
David Clement: Philadelphia should reverse its plastic bag ban
Philadelphia’s pending ban on disposable plastic bags won’t just annoy consumers — it will actually hurt the environment. Alternatives to plastics have a much bigger eco-footprint.
By David Clement
Jenny DeHuff: Would an ATV park clear city streets of these ‘joy’ riders?
In eight years, City Council discussions over an ATV park in Philly have not advanced very far.
By Jenny DeHuff
The Editors: Kenney has voted with his mouth — now open the restaurants up
Mayor Kenney has voted with his mouth, and it’s time to let Philadelphians enjoy the same privileges he does — and choose to eat indoors if we like.
By The Editors
Kyle Sammin: Councilwoman’s proposed city tax is unwise, unworkable and unconstitutional
In what has become a yearly tradition, the city seeks to solve its annual budget deficit by reaching into the pockets of the citizenry.
By Kyle Sammin
WATCH: Stream Tigre Hill’s “The Shame of a city,” on Broad + Liberty now
Fan of Philly history and politics? Educate yourself with this excellent 2006 documentary by local filmmaker Tigre Hill, which covers […]
Matt Wolfe: Christmas Day killing drives home danger of Philly’s sanctuary city policy
The suspect could have gone anywhere. Why Philadelphia? Because sanctuary city policies act like a magnet.
By Matt Wolfe