While other elected officials feel themselves unaccountable to press requests, Philly Mayor Jim Kenney leads an office that regularly replies on time, even to controversial issues. In our city, that deserves some praise.
By Albert Eisenberg
Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique
Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen
R. Seth Williams: Poor black and brown communities suffer the most under Krasner
Larry Krasner is not a racist but his refusal to enforce the law in African American black communities has an equally destructive impact on the residents.
By R. Seth Williams
Philadelphia voters want lower property taxes, but higher taxes on the rich
City residents hold mixed views on taxation — except when it comes to the rich.
By Anthony Hennen
Eight Philadelphia city workers charged in $300,000 unemployment scheme
The city workers received tens of thousands in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits to which they were not entitled.
By Anthony Hennen
Independence Historical Trust celebrates 50 years
The first-of-its-kind public-private partnership continues to help preserve the historic site after half a century.
By Kyle Sammin
Philly Democrats remain largely silent on Krasner non-prosecution stance for illegal guns
Most elected officials chose not to respond to Broad + Liberty’s query on their stance on the DA and his position that he and his office “do not believe that arresting people and convicting them for illegal gun possession is a viable strategy to reduce shootings.”
By Todd Shepherd
R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth
An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams
Ben Mannes: Was the South Street shooting preventable?
Video evidence has emerged showing a robust police presence before shots rang out.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
R. Seth Williams: Krasner puts ideology over duty in pursuing phony innocence claims
The current district attorney lets his ego come before public safety and the adversarial system of justice.
By R. Seth Williams