If YoungPhillyPolitics was like New Kids on the Block, then Ben Waxman would be our little Joey McIntyre. And, just like Joey, Ben is striking out on his own with a solo career.

I am proud to announce that Ben Waxman is now writing for a new Daily News/WHYY blog called "It's Our Money," that will track City Council and the Mayor through this year's budget process. The new blog will also try to keep up with budget hearings and various constituencies and causes seeking funding in the city's $3 billion + budget.

You can check out one of Ben's first posts here.

It's pretty cool that the DN/WHYY will continue to provide the detailed political coverage that the Next Mayor started. And while these "professional" blogs can't hold a candle to YPP when it comes to snark and unbiased opinions, they do ok. Congrats Ben!

[Meanwhile, take a look at Joe McIntyre's first solo vid below.]