Voice: Jon Geeting
The Other Way Mayor Parker is Stepping Up for Transit
Her budget proposes four new H.O.M.E. bills that could provide more housing and also support SEPTA. But they don’t go far enough
By Jon Geeting
Does Councilmember Young Want to Stifle Development?
The Center City legislator’s proposed bill would block more than 90 percent of city building projects, just as Mayor Parker says to build, build, build
By Jon Geeting
How Not to Plan A Neighborhood
The controversy over a new restaurant planned for Fishtown is another instance of the City making it harder for small businesses to operate. Councilmember Squilla, are you listening?
By Jon Geeting
Committeeperson Elections, By the Numbers
Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win
By Jon Geeting
Can Josh Shapiro “Get Sh*T Done” on Housing?
The Governor’s budget address focused on solutions to our state’s housing crisis, the most bipartisan issue in the legislature. But will it go far enough?
By Jon Geeting
Reforming Resign to Run … Without Reform
The City law requiring elected officials to quit before running for another office makes elections less competitive. Council’s new proposal won’t fix it — without a change
By Jon Geeting
Market East Needs More … Everybody
More residents, more workers, more tourists, according to a local housing advocate
By Jon Geeting
Mayor Parker, Here’s How to Build More H.O.M.E.s
Don’t just spend money, recycle it with a new revolving construction loan fund like they have in Atlanta, Chicago and Chattanooga
By Jon Geeting
The Key To PA’s Power in D.C.?
The state is on track to lose another Congressional seat in 2030 if we don’t stanch our population drain. Could the solution be … more housing?
By Jon Geeting
Dear Harrisburg, Southeastern PA Wants our Tax Money Back
The debate over SEPTA funding has led at least one local legislator to suggest a radical approach to state governance
By Jon Geeting