Why Philadelphia’s councilmanic prerogative isn’t going away

It’s time for Philadelphia to invest in solutions that will make our city’s public spaces safer, more equitable, and enjoyable for all, writes Ariel Ben-Amos.

A group of Germantown residents filed a complaint against City Councilmember Cindy Bass, alleging the lawmaker abused her power during a community meeting.

Pro-housing development activists call on the mayor to veto a bill they argue will hamper efforts to address the city’s growing affordability challenge.