Who's funding charter schools in Philly? Education correspondent @lisamhaver.bsky.social says Jeffrey Yass isn't the only billionaire backing the concept:

If you're a fan of The Color Purple — and, like host @denisethewriter.bsky.social, don't like how the state legislature treats Philadelphia — this one's for you:

Charter schools facing closures say that the city's standards aren't fair. Here's who set them, with education correspondent @lisamhaver.bsky.social:

Charter schools get to play by different rules than public ones, @lisamhaver.bsky.social says. Apparently, that includes having adequate healthcare for students — at least, for one Montessori school in Philly:

"I have an issue with you pimping out Black and brown kids for you to continue to eat at the trough." Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social on how Philly charter schools excuse low test scores:

It takes a lot to close a charter school in Philly. That's before you consider how long the process can be, says host @denisethewriter.bsky.social:

Philly's public and charter schools are not treated equally when it comes to school closures. Education correspondent Lisa Haver explains:

Are charter schools segregating Philly students? Education correspondent Lisa Haver answers:

What would happen if a Philly mayor stood up to the state legislature? The city is Pennsylvania's economic powerhouse, but some elected officials take it for granted, host @denisethewriter.bsky.social says. That needs to change:

City Council members say they're working to make Philly more affordable. If that's true, host @lmcglynn.bsky.social says, why didn't they question Water Rate Board leaders before approving them?

Ward leaders get cash every year to get out the vote . So, @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know why the city is still seeing record low turnout on Election Day:

It all comes back to power. That's the conclusion @newsjawn.bsky.social came to after investigating sketchy tactics allegedly used during Philly's ward elections last week:

Offering money to those voting in ward elections isn't uncommon in Philly, according to reporting by Vanessa Maria Graber. Here's what she found:

A Hall Monitor investigation has found that some Philadelphia ward leaders are using undemocratic means to maintain power. Here's why it matters, with reporter @newsjawn.bsky.social:

City Council member Cindy Bass declared herself the winner of a recent ward election, triggering @newsjawn.bsky.social's citywide look into the scandal. Her investigation led her to believe this:

Is it Philadelphians' fault for not showing up to a water rate hearing if they weren't told about it in the first place? Consumer reporter Lance Haver thinks so — but Philadelphia Water Department officials appear to disagree:

Committee members from one Philly ward say they didn't get any information on a critical meeting to elect their leader. Host Larry McGlynn called the current head of the ward to see what was going on. Here's what happened next:

Philadelphians in the midst of an affordability crisis are set to face yet another water rate hike. Here's how much the public advocate gave in to board members' demands:

Before defending Uber against proposed new taxation, did City Council ask the rideshare giant if it supported workers who want to unionize? Lance Haver wants answers:

Uber's pricing tactics are manipulative and unfair to consumers, consumer reporter Lance Haver says. Here's why:

City Council has promised new funding for Philly schools to continue its classroom assistant program. Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know what it's going to cost:

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: