AxisPhilly

06/07/2014

In 2006, the nonprofit run by NAACP President Jerry Mondesire got a $100,000 state grant to restore a youth football field in Hunting Park. Isaiah Thompson has uncovered evidence that suggests the work was never done.

06/05/2014

Former CFO of what is known today as Visit Philly used more than $200K in organization funds for personal expenses

When the chief financial officer of the nonprofit that gets tax money to promote the city left her post in 2012, there was no fanfare. Only later did the real reasons for her exit emerge, in a few lines on the group's federal tax form. Julia Bergman reports on the facts in the case.

06/04/2014

"The problems we see with Philadelphia's teens aren't just about unemployment." Read the full commentary at AxisPhilly.org

Summer is the time for property crime and Solomon Jones looks at the causes and cures of this blight on neighborhoods.

06/03/2014

The SRC bought time when it extended its budget deadline, but did it change the real problem the School District faces?

The School Reform Commission bought some time by delaying a vote on the district's budget. But did it change the fundamental problems the district faces. Tom Ferrick writes about the hurdles that still must be overcome.

06/02/2014

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson set up a nonprofit organization called Peace Not Guns years ago to combat gun violence. It turns out that records of the organization are nonexistent and so is it nonprofit status.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson set up a nonprofit group called Peace Not Guns years ago to combat gun violence. It turns out that records of the organization are nonexistent and so is it nonprofit status. Carla Robinson reports on a phantom nonprofit.

05/29/2014

Senior Writer Solomon Jones explains why 's problems won't - and shouldn't be - fixed by a PA governor

Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf will face each other in November in the race for governor. Which one is best for Philadelphia? Solomon Jones outlines the obstacles facing each man in dealing with the state's largest city.

05/28/2014

Work-study: How an independent Catholic school in gets its students into and prepared for college

Cristo Rey is an independent Catholic school new to Philadelphia, but its mix of work and school has proven successful in other cities. Andrew Zaleski reports on the local Cristo Rey experiment.

05/27/2014

Corbett's access to money, combined w this strategy, could resurrect his chances for re-election. Find out what it is

Gov. Corbett has a problem. He is disliked by three out of four voters. What can he do to save himself? Bring on the cockroaches. Tom Ferrick on the power of negative ads.

05/23/2014

Tom Buckley and Alfred Zaher bought a house, adopted two children, Liam, 12, and Andrew, 14. Now, after 33 years of being together, they are getting married.

Gay marriage became legal in Pennsylvania this week, thanks to a ruling by a federal judge. Julia Bergman writes about a same-sex couple who were among the first in line to get a license at City Hall.

05/22/2014

: Philly’s population up

The latest census bureau estimates on population include good news for Philadelphia.

05/21/2014

Is the city making it easy for voters who do not speak English to vote?

Is the city making it easy for voters who do not speak English to vote? An Asian-American group has complained it does not. Julia Bergman visited a polling place in Chinatown on Election Day that does have bilingual poll workers.

05/20/2014

New day at the Convention Center: How the center's board faced down Ed Coryell

The most amazing thing about what happened this month at the Convention Center is that it happened at all. Tom Ferrick writes about the surprising turn of events.