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Penn students claim hunting and shooting club discriminated against by the university

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Todd Shepherd

The student’s application for club recognition lingered for months allegedly because of COVID concerns, but the university went ahead and approved recognition for a new surfing club.
By Todd Shepherd

Culture

Matthew Rousu: It’s time for Spring cleaning — of your finances

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Matthew Rousu

Here are a few things you can do to help increase your savings for retirement, gleaned from my years as a professor of economics working with young adults working to build their financial futures:
By Matthew Rousu

News

Pennsylvania lifting remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021
Christen Smith

Pennsylvania will lift its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 31, state officials announced Tuesday.
By Christen Smith

News

DelVal police departments struggle to find recruits amid debate over reform

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Blake Barstar
1

Amid the national debate over the deadly use of force and growing calls for police reform, police departments are struggling to attract and retain law enforcement members. That includes the Delaware Valley.
By Blake Barstar

Municipal Government

Matthew J. Brouillette: Why is Gov. Wolf shielding his appointees from confirmation hearings?

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021
Matthew J. Brouillette

Instead of transparency, Pennsylvanians have been met with secrecy by Gov. Wolf, as he shields his appointees from tough questions that deserve answers.
By Matthew J. Brouillette

News

Delaware River fracking lawsuit splits Bucks County

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Ezra Solway

A 2010 moratorium on fracking in the Delaware River Basin was made permanent in February, resulting in a lawsuit filed by local counties and Republican lawmakers. The suit has split locals who want energy jobs and those who worry about potential environmental concerns.
By Ezra Solway

News

Philly DA race tightens, according to poll from PAC allied against Krasner

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Todd Shepherd
2

With about 20 percent of respondents undecided, the race for Philly DA will apparently be close. The primary concern among a plurality of voters is crime and public safety.
By Todd Shepherd

Civic Culture

Peter Berkowitz: An open letter to Swarthmore President Valerie Smith

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Peter Berkowitz

A Swarthmore alumnus writes a letter to college president Valerie Smith, reflecting on the relation between politics and liberal education.
By Peter Berkowitz

Culture

Thom Nickels: MOVE bombing is a tragic story with much untold

May 3, 2021July 10, 2021
Thom Nickels
1

The 1985 MOVE bombing tragedy has ensconced itself into contemporary culture as an event in a vacuum. As a result, activists, artists and journalists often revise history when portraying it.
By Thom Nickels

News

Philadelphia union sued for planned strike

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021
Christen Smith

A Philadelphia union faces legal action after a New Jersey-based food distributor claims an impending strike violates its collective bargaining agreement.
By Christen Smith

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