Here's what the Philadelphians who take care of hundreds of the city's vacant lots want from city officials:

What does Philly's Intercultural Family Services actually do? CEO Javi Alvarado explains:

Philly schools are getting an additional payout from this year's city budget. Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know who lost, so they could gain:

The University of Pennsylvania should pay its fair share, Seth Anderson-Oberman of @reclaimphila.bsky.social argues. Here's why:

Philly's affordable housing stock could soon disappear. Reporter @newsjawn.bsky.social asked @reclaimphila.bsky.social's Seth Anderson-Oberman what he hopes to see change in the coming months:

Why does the Parker administration oppose extending pensions to the families of first responders who have lost their lives to suicide? Host Larry McGlynn doesn't understand the stance — and neither do a lot of Council members:

Progressives won big in Pennsylvania's primary elections this year. Seth Anderson-Oberman of @reclaimphila.bsky.social reflects on how the coalition pulled it off:

The Parker administration is openly opposing extending pensions to the families of first responders who have committed suicide. Host Larry McGlynn reports:

This statement from school district staff is further evidence of a poorly planned school closure and merger strategy, education correspondent Lisa Haver said on the show last week:

Three years ago tomorrow, I very nervously gave this speech. I knew my career as a TV journalist was dunzo, cooked, filleted, kaput the morning I wrote it. (Thanks to Kat insisting I go for it anyway.) The end is awfully prescient at this exact second, though. Big ups to Scott Pelley for fighting.

Philly City Council members say they're looking to cut a deal with the local board of education to reduce school closures. Correspondent Lisa Haver says they'll be violating the will of the people if any of the institutions shutter:

Here's why members of Philly's @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social chapter started their hunger strike nearly two weeks ago:

Philly's school board voted to close, merge, or otherwise change dozens of schools this spring. Education correspondent Lisa Haver says they still haven't given students and parents a concrete reason for the move:

"What's kept me going is my love." Here's why Erica Brown of @sunrisemvmtphilly.bsky.social is on hunger strike in front of Philadelphia's city hall:

Philly still doesn't have a budget. Here's where City Council can't agree, with hosts @denisethewriter.bsky.social and @lmcglynn.bsky.social:

Here's what @sunrisemvmtphilly.bsky.social hunger strikers like Erica Brown are demanding of Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council during Philly's ongoing budget negotiations:

SEPTA is hiding major cuts to city bus lines, consumer reporter Lance Haver says. Here's how:

A recent University of Pennsylvania report on Black Philadelphians' political beliefs found that the group tends to lean towards more moderate candidates. Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has a theory about itz;

How much did income impact voter turnout in Philly's primary elections this year? Consumer reporter Lance Haver discusses Sharif Street and Chris Rabb's campaigns as examples:

Got a short term rental on your block?

Will Mayor Cherelle Parker's new tax on short term rentals like AirBnB hold up in court? Host Larry McGlynn discussed it on this week's show:

Here's how SEPTA bus route changes are supposed to work — before this year, that is. Consumer reporter Lance Haver has the story:

Philadelphia's Water Rate Board does little to cover up the collusion between its public advocate and voting board members, consumer reporter Lance Haver says. Here's why it's a problem:

Here's the story behind D.A. Larry Krasner's "I was just here to get some macaroni and cheese" quote from election day, with @denisethewriter.bsky.social:

Accountability journalists used to pay attention to things like utilities, and call out public corruption. But, as traditional newsrooms crumble, who's left to hold officials accountable?

Last week's elections showed that Philly politicians can't just run on their family name any more, @denisethewriter.bsky.social says. Here's what they have to do instead:

Here's who decides your water rates, Philly:

Did Philly City Council members know what they were voting for when they unanimously reappointed a member of the water rate board? We're not too sure. Watch the full segment at the link in bio:

The Democratic City Committee's endorsed candidate in last week's Congressional race saw a double-digit loss to his progressive competitor. Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know if leaders are reconsidering their strategy following the defeat:

After Chris Rabb trounced party-backed Sharif Street this week, is Philly's Democratic Party machine reconsidering its stance on progressives? Consumer reporter Lance Haver wants to know:

Those with more resources are more likely to vote in primary elections — including this week's primary, when only 20% of eligible voters made it to the polls. Consumer reporter Lance Haver wants to know how that fact will impact Congressman-elect Chris Rabb's time in the legislature:

The race for Philly's open seat in Congress had more to do with the West Bank than West Philly, @denisethewriter.bsky.social says. It's a problem:

Consumer reporter Lance Haver asked SEPTA how they're changing their marketing to bring riders back onto its buses, trains and trolleys. Here's how board members answered:

Following the anniversary of the MOVE bombing, host @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know this:

SEPTA no longer has to share how much money is in its stabilization fund. Here's why it matters:

For many Philadelphians with physical impairments or disabilities, catching the subway is a mountainous task. So, consumer reporter Lance Haver wants to know, why SEPTA is trying to force them to do it anyway?

Hot take: Philly has a nepotism problem.

Here's one election most people aren't paying attention to in Philly — and why it matters — with Marco Cerino of @phillytrib.bsky.social:

We're hearing a lot about electric grids and rising costs. What's the deal in Philly? Consumer reporter Lance Haver examines the questions that don't get asked:

Dr. Ala Stanford's key advantage in Philly's upcoming congressional race is her strong TV advertising presence, Marco Cerino of @phillytrib.bsky.social says. Will it change election outcomes?

Here's why Marco Cerino of @phillytrib.bsky.social sees congressional hopeful Sharif Street as having an advantage in Philly's upcoming elections:

Debates over which candidates get to call themselves progressive have dominated the discussion about Philly's congressional candidates this election season. Here's what Marco Cerino of @phillytrib.bsky.social has to say about it:

Which parts of Philly are going to decide the city's upcoming primary election? We asked Philadelphia Tribune reporter Marco Cerino:

Philadelphia's City Council reappointed one of the members of the Water Rate Board this week, without questioning their decisions to raise rates on residents who are less and less able to afford it. Host @lmcglynn.bsky.social wants to know why:

Are you happy with how City Council addressed school closures? Education correspondent @lisamhaver.bsky.social has thoughts:

Reporter @newsjawn.bsky.social spoke with @reprabb.bsky.social about why he attended Philly's May Day march this year. Here's what he had to say:

Planned school closures and mergers in Philly are set to cost billions, @lisamhaver.bsky.social says. School board members say they don't know where those funds are going to come from — but the majority voted to go ahead with the plan anyway:

"We have so much potential" Reporter @newsjawn.bsky.social spoke with @reprabb.bsky.social at Philly's May Day march about the meaning of the holiday:

Missed Philly's May Day march? Reporter @newsjawn.bsky.social caught footage of the crowds: