Jared Brey

philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states

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I'm a freelance journalist who's written a lot about urban and environmental policy and politics, particularly in Philadelphia. My stories have been published in Philadelphia magazine, PlanPhilly, Next City, Columbia Journalism Review, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Billy Penn, Hidden City Philadelphia, City & State PA, and WHYY.

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Can Washington, D.C., Keep Its Transit Comeback Rolling?

In Brief: - Washington, D.C.’s transit system has steadily grown its ridership since the pandemic while running more service throughout the week. - It has managed a fiscal crisis with new funding from the district, Maryland and Virginia. - It’s seeking mo... See more

governing.com•Jared Brey•Jan 6, 2026

Brandon Johnson's Woes

Sign up to subscribe. In Brief: - Chicago’s mayor has so far not been able to get city council approval for a new tax on big businesses. - It’s a cornerstone of his plan to fill a $1.15 billion budget hole. - Mayor Brandon Johnson has weathered a string o... See more

governing.com•Jared Brey•Dec 18, 2025

The Political Hot Potato of Property Assessments

In Brief: - Jackson County, Mo., recalled its previous county executive amid a backlash over property assessments. - The executive selected to finish his term is imposing a 15 percent cap on valuation increases. - Updating property values often creates po... See more

governing.com•Jared Brey•Dec 17, 2025

More Jurisdictions Are Creating Child Tax Credits

In Brief: - Washington, D.C., will become the first city with a local child tax credit. - The credit is part of a strategy aimed at fighting child poverty, after evidence showed significant impacts from a temporary expansion of the federal credit. - Seven... See more

governing.com•Jared Brey•Dec 9, 2025

The Last Elections of the Year

Sign up to subscribe. In Brief: - A mayoral runoff between a Republican and a Democrat in Miami has drawn lots of national attention. - Miami-Dade County flipped from blue to red in the last presidential election, as Florida becomes more solidly Republica... See more

governing.com•Jared Brey•Dec 4, 2025

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Bachelors, English Language, English Language And Literature at Temple UniversityGraduated: 2007

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Can Washington, D.C., Keep Its Transit Comeback Rolling?

Brandon Johnson's Woes

The Political Hot Potato of Property Assessments

More Jurisdictions Are Creating Child Tax Credits

The Last Elections of the Year

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Can Washington, D.C., Keep Its Transit Comeback Rolling?

Brandon Johnson's Woes

The Political Hot Potato of Property Assessments

More Jurisdictions Are Creating Child Tax Credits

The Last Elections of the Year