Readers of a certain age will no doubt recall the opening monologue to Woody Allen’s film, Annie Hall: “There’s an […]
Thom Nickels: A Philadelphia history for the 21st century
It’s the Atlas Shrugged of regional history books. “Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century,” a three-volume set, […]
Michael Thomas Leibrandt: What this weekend’s Eagles–49ers game is really about.
The Eagles begin their postseason quest for a second consecutive Super Bowl Championship when they host the 49ers in South […]
Ben Mannes: Trust without verification — Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal exposes Philadelphia’s oversight gaps
Minnesota’s multibillion‑dollar Somali‑linked welfare fraud scandals, anchored by the Feeding Our Future case, were enabled by glaring failures of oversight […]
Paul Davis: Operation Absolute Resolve
Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro charged with narco-terrorism, conspiracy, cocaine importation, and weapons offenses.
By Paul Davis
Emily Greene Brey: Pennsylvanians want affordable health care, not more Obamacare
Last month, four Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives broke away from their party to support Democrats’ number one […]
Jen Henkel: On the front lines of school policy, we’re asking the Supreme Court for clarity
As a local school board member, my job is simple in theory and enormously complex in practice: Protect students, uphold […]
Albert Eisenberg: An independent path forward for Pennsylvania’s maverick senator
Fetterman could find a home — and reelection — as an independent.
By Albert Eisenberg