Philadelphia

Politics

Four Democrats join GOP lawmakers voting to investigate DA Larry Krasner

The House passed a resolution seeking to potentially impeach the controversial DA.

Budget

Policy

Philadelphia’s $5.8 billion budget by the numbers

Final approval of the city’s budget includes increased spending for police, anti-violence programs and property tax relief

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Jim Kenney opens up about his proudest moments in office – and his biggest mistakes

In an exclusive interview, Philly’s mayor talks soda tax, gun violence, COVID-19 and his plans for the future.

Analysis

Politics

How Philly’s ward system works and doesn’t work – and what is being done to change it

City & State spoke with experts who offered a glimpse into this complex electoral process.

Philadelphia

Opinion

Editor’s Note: Unchecked gun violence in Philly will continue as long as there is a lack of leadership

The result is a perpetual state of lawlessness exacerbated by officials failing to enforce existing laws.

Capitol Beat

Politics

House GOP jumpstarts proceedings to impeach Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner

Republicans in Harrisburg say crime goes “unchecked” under the city’s progressive top prosecutor

Power List

Power Lists

The 2022 Philadelphia Forty Under 40

The next generation of rising stars in Philadelphia.

Business

Policy

In wake of South Street shooting, an existential threat to businesses

City officials and police are weighing options that ensure public safety while not hampering businesses on South Street

Transportation

Policy

Philly officials support GOP bike lane protection bill

City and state lawmakers rode into Dilworth Park to celebrate Bike to Work Day and call for better cyclist safety measures.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Mailer featuring gun to head of state rep causes upheaval at a Philadelphia PAC

An attack ad targeting state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler resulted in PAC members resigning amid the fallout

News & Politics

Policy

New Pew poll shows 30% increase in Philly residents concerned about crime

The Pew Charitable Trusts’ new 2022 Philadelphia citywide poll found that 70% of the city’s residents think crime, drugs and public safety are the biggest issues facing the city.

Philadelphia

Politics

PHL fliers can now donate directly to Ukraine relief efforts

OTG has collaborated with UNICEF to provide donation options on its mobile ordering technology at airport businesses.