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Philadelphia 2012

On the week of Mayor Nutter's inauguration, Metropolis takes an in-depth look at Nutter's leadership and the prospects for this second term. In Part Two, we examine the larger trends that define the state of the city in 2011. Read on about the good, the bad and the ugly forces at work in Philadelphia. (Comments)

Milton ♥ Arlene

If I had one wish, it would be that Arlene Ackerman hook up with Milton Street. I don't know Street's current marital status. I know at one time he had a long-term relationship with a woman who lived in... (Comments)

Answer No. 5: When the number of poor rises

Philadelphia has more people than 10 years ago, but it has less wealth.  The number of people living in poverty has increased by 18 percent since the turn of the new century. It took a big jump between last year... (Comments)

Answer No. 1: The Unemployment Rate

Although the Great Recession of 2008 has been declared over, it sure doesn't feel that way. City tax revenues were down in the first quarter of this fiscal year, due mostly to lower collection of the wage and sales tax... (Comments)

Election 2011: Seven Trends That Are Changing Philadelphia

When Michael Nutter is elected to a second term Tuesday, he will face trends that could change the city's future. In this Metropolis Spcial Report, Senior Editor Tom Ferrick examines in detail the state of the city under Nutter and the outlook for his second term. (Comments)