Darrell ClarkeIn rare move, City Council ‘effectively killed’ affordable housing project approved by the zoning boardA resolution from Councilmember Jay Young authorizes City Council to file an appeal of the Zoning Board of Adjustment's variance for the Strawberry Mansion project.Jake Blumgart Former Philly Council President Darrell L. Clarke is the new chair of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control BoardSean Collins Walsh Philly Democrats must find a candidate to replace Rep. Donna Bullock when she leaves to run Project HOMEGillian McGoldrick The Philadelphia Land Bank is a mess. What is Mayor Parker’s plan to fix it?Jake Blumgart Philly voters approve ballot measure giving community groups legal protectionsJake Blumgart AdvertisementWhy Cherelle Parker’s relationship with Kenyatta Johnson could make or break her agendaMayor-elect Cherelle Parker and Council-president-to-be Kenyatta Johnson are well aware their relationship is one of the most important in city government.Anna Orso From the ‘loudest mouth’ to Council president: Darrell Clarke reflects on his career in Philly politicsClarke grew Council’s power relative to the executive branch and significantly expanded its technical staff, allowing it to go toe to toe with mayoral administrations.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly City Council President Darrell L. Clarke says goodbye to the body he worked in for four decadesClarke’s colleagues and other Philadelphia political luminaries heaped praise on him during Council’s nearly five-hour final session, each describing a fair and dignified leader.Anna Orso A paper bag fee, new protections for building workers, and a send-off for Council President Darrell L. Clarke | Council roundupThe final meeting of Council's four-year term included a flurry of legislation and speeches praising outgoing Council President Darrell L. Clarke.Sean Collins Walsh City Council wants something better than a gun buyback program that returns ‘a musket that was used in the Revolutionary War’ | Council roundupIn a consent-to-search program, law enforcement officers ask homeowners in high-crime areas for permission to search their homes for firearms that they may not know are there.Sean Collins Walsh City Council passed new zoning overlay to restrict height limits in Brewerytown and SharswoodCity Council President Darrell Clarke moved to restrict building height limits in a large swath of North Philadelphia.Jake Blumgart In Darrell Clarke’s push to support neighborhood groups in developer lawsuits, an unlikely ally emergesThe bill, which would protect Registered Community Organizations against lawsuits, got some surprising support from the Building Industry Association.Jake Blumgart Darrell Clarke’s next gig? The state Liquor Control Board, if the Pa. Senate approves.Gov. Josh Shapiro nominated Clarke, who is retiring from Philadelphia City Council, to the position. Liquor Control Board members are paid $89,000 per year and meet two days per month.Chris Brennan Council President Darrell Clarke sued by developer Ori Feibush over North Philly apartment buildingClarke is being sued over an appeal to zoning permits Feibush secured in 2021, which delayed the apartment project and allegedly cost the developer millions.Jake Blumgart OpinionAs Darrell L. Clarke steps aside, an era ends with an opportunity for a reboot | EditorialClarke's legacy may be both how he expanded the powers of Council president and the opaque manner in which he crafted legislation. His successor should seize the chance for greater transparency.The Editorial Board Darrell Clarke’s nearly 25 years on City Council shaped how Philly was built As the City Council president prepares to exit city politics, his hyperlocal approach to policymaking could outlast his time in office.Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh Darrell Clarke’s departure opens the door to a major leadership shakeup on City CouncilClarke has worked in City Council for more than four decades, and the lawmaking body that Philadelphians know today is in many ways a reflection of his leadership style.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Chris Brennan The fight to succeed Darrell Clarke as Philly City Council president has already started: ‘It’s pandemonium’ Four veteran Council members have signaled they could run for the presidency, kicking off a ten-month succession battle to replace Clarke.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh Darrell L. Clarke’s retirement ends four decades of Philadelphia City Council leadership. Here’s why it matters and what happens next.The Council president is one of the most powerful political figures in Philadelphia and holds enormous sway over all sorts of policy affecting residents and businesses.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Chris Brennan OpinionWe need to talk about stop-and-frisk, says City Council presidentThere needs to be a conversation around stop-and-frisk — as practiced constitutionally, meaning a police officer must have “reasonable suspicion” before stopping anyone.Darrell L. Clarke, For The Inquirer See more storiesAdvertisement
In rare move, City Council ‘effectively killed’ affordable housing project approved by the zoning boardA resolution from Councilmember Jay Young authorizes City Council to file an appeal of the Zoning Board of Adjustment's variance for the Strawberry Mansion project.Jake Blumgart
In rare move, City Council ‘effectively killed’ affordable housing project approved by the zoning boardA resolution from Councilmember Jay Young authorizes City Council to file an appeal of the Zoning Board of Adjustment's variance for the Strawberry Mansion project.Jake Blumgart
Former Philly Council President Darrell L. Clarke is the new chair of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control BoardSean Collins Walsh
Former Philly Council President Darrell L. Clarke is the new chair of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control BoardSean Collins Walsh
Philly Democrats must find a candidate to replace Rep. Donna Bullock when she leaves to run Project HOMEGillian McGoldrick
Philly Democrats must find a candidate to replace Rep. Donna Bullock when she leaves to run Project HOMEGillian McGoldrick
Why Cherelle Parker’s relationship with Kenyatta Johnson could make or break her agendaMayor-elect Cherelle Parker and Council-president-to-be Kenyatta Johnson are well aware their relationship is one of the most important in city government.Anna Orso
Why Cherelle Parker’s relationship with Kenyatta Johnson could make or break her agendaMayor-elect Cherelle Parker and Council-president-to-be Kenyatta Johnson are well aware their relationship is one of the most important in city government.Anna Orso
From the ‘loudest mouth’ to Council president: Darrell Clarke reflects on his career in Philly politicsClarke grew Council’s power relative to the executive branch and significantly expanded its technical staff, allowing it to go toe to toe with mayoral administrations.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
From the ‘loudest mouth’ to Council president: Darrell Clarke reflects on his career in Philly politicsClarke grew Council’s power relative to the executive branch and significantly expanded its technical staff, allowing it to go toe to toe with mayoral administrations.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly City Council President Darrell L. Clarke says goodbye to the body he worked in for four decadesClarke’s colleagues and other Philadelphia political luminaries heaped praise on him during Council’s nearly five-hour final session, each describing a fair and dignified leader.Anna Orso
Philly City Council President Darrell L. Clarke says goodbye to the body he worked in for four decadesClarke’s colleagues and other Philadelphia political luminaries heaped praise on him during Council’s nearly five-hour final session, each describing a fair and dignified leader.Anna Orso
A paper bag fee, new protections for building workers, and a send-off for Council President Darrell L. Clarke | Council roundupThe final meeting of Council's four-year term included a flurry of legislation and speeches praising outgoing Council President Darrell L. Clarke.Sean Collins Walsh
A paper bag fee, new protections for building workers, and a send-off for Council President Darrell L. Clarke | Council roundupThe final meeting of Council's four-year term included a flurry of legislation and speeches praising outgoing Council President Darrell L. Clarke.Sean Collins Walsh
City Council wants something better than a gun buyback program that returns ‘a musket that was used in the Revolutionary War’ | Council roundupIn a consent-to-search program, law enforcement officers ask homeowners in high-crime areas for permission to search their homes for firearms that they may not know are there.Sean Collins Walsh
City Council wants something better than a gun buyback program that returns ‘a musket that was used in the Revolutionary War’ | Council roundupIn a consent-to-search program, law enforcement officers ask homeowners in high-crime areas for permission to search their homes for firearms that they may not know are there.Sean Collins Walsh
City Council passed new zoning overlay to restrict height limits in Brewerytown and SharswoodCity Council President Darrell Clarke moved to restrict building height limits in a large swath of North Philadelphia.Jake Blumgart
City Council passed new zoning overlay to restrict height limits in Brewerytown and SharswoodCity Council President Darrell Clarke moved to restrict building height limits in a large swath of North Philadelphia.Jake Blumgart
In Darrell Clarke’s push to support neighborhood groups in developer lawsuits, an unlikely ally emergesThe bill, which would protect Registered Community Organizations against lawsuits, got some surprising support from the Building Industry Association.Jake Blumgart
In Darrell Clarke’s push to support neighborhood groups in developer lawsuits, an unlikely ally emergesThe bill, which would protect Registered Community Organizations against lawsuits, got some surprising support from the Building Industry Association.Jake Blumgart
Darrell Clarke’s next gig? The state Liquor Control Board, if the Pa. Senate approves.Gov. Josh Shapiro nominated Clarke, who is retiring from Philadelphia City Council, to the position. Liquor Control Board members are paid $89,000 per year and meet two days per month.Chris Brennan
Darrell Clarke’s next gig? The state Liquor Control Board, if the Pa. Senate approves.Gov. Josh Shapiro nominated Clarke, who is retiring from Philadelphia City Council, to the position. Liquor Control Board members are paid $89,000 per year and meet two days per month.Chris Brennan
Council President Darrell Clarke sued by developer Ori Feibush over North Philly apartment buildingClarke is being sued over an appeal to zoning permits Feibush secured in 2021, which delayed the apartment project and allegedly cost the developer millions.Jake Blumgart
Council President Darrell Clarke sued by developer Ori Feibush over North Philly apartment buildingClarke is being sued over an appeal to zoning permits Feibush secured in 2021, which delayed the apartment project and allegedly cost the developer millions.Jake Blumgart
OpinionAs Darrell L. Clarke steps aside, an era ends with an opportunity for a reboot | EditorialClarke's legacy may be both how he expanded the powers of Council president and the opaque manner in which he crafted legislation. His successor should seize the chance for greater transparency.The Editorial Board
OpinionAs Darrell L. Clarke steps aside, an era ends with an opportunity for a reboot | EditorialClarke's legacy may be both how he expanded the powers of Council president and the opaque manner in which he crafted legislation. His successor should seize the chance for greater transparency.The Editorial Board
Darrell Clarke’s nearly 25 years on City Council shaped how Philly was built As the City Council president prepares to exit city politics, his hyperlocal approach to policymaking could outlast his time in office.Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh
Darrell Clarke’s nearly 25 years on City Council shaped how Philly was built As the City Council president prepares to exit city politics, his hyperlocal approach to policymaking could outlast his time in office.Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh
Darrell Clarke’s departure opens the door to a major leadership shakeup on City CouncilClarke has worked in City Council for more than four decades, and the lawmaking body that Philadelphians know today is in many ways a reflection of his leadership style.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Chris Brennan
Darrell Clarke’s departure opens the door to a major leadership shakeup on City CouncilClarke has worked in City Council for more than four decades, and the lawmaking body that Philadelphians know today is in many ways a reflection of his leadership style.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Chris Brennan
The fight to succeed Darrell Clarke as Philly City Council president has already started: ‘It’s pandemonium’ Four veteran Council members have signaled they could run for the presidency, kicking off a ten-month succession battle to replace Clarke.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
The fight to succeed Darrell Clarke as Philly City Council president has already started: ‘It’s pandemonium’ Four veteran Council members have signaled they could run for the presidency, kicking off a ten-month succession battle to replace Clarke.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Darrell L. Clarke’s retirement ends four decades of Philadelphia City Council leadership. Here’s why it matters and what happens next.The Council president is one of the most powerful political figures in Philadelphia and holds enormous sway over all sorts of policy affecting residents and businesses.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Chris Brennan
Darrell L. Clarke’s retirement ends four decades of Philadelphia City Council leadership. Here’s why it matters and what happens next.The Council president is one of the most powerful political figures in Philadelphia and holds enormous sway over all sorts of policy affecting residents and businesses.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Chris Brennan
OpinionWe need to talk about stop-and-frisk, says City Council presidentThere needs to be a conversation around stop-and-frisk — as practiced constitutionally, meaning a police officer must have “reasonable suspicion” before stopping anyone.Darrell L. Clarke, For The Inquirer
OpinionWe need to talk about stop-and-frisk, says City Council presidentThere needs to be a conversation around stop-and-frisk — as practiced constitutionally, meaning a police officer must have “reasonable suspicion” before stopping anyone.Darrell L. Clarke, For The Inquirer
