A bridge tolling project that would add user fees to nine bridges across Pennsylvania raised the eyebrows of some Senators, but the state Department of Transportation remain in support of the policy.
By Anthony Hennen
Christine Flowers: On the demise of a once-great newspaper
Begrudging open-mindedness has given way to stifling groupthink.
By Christine Flowers
Jeff Hurvitz: Police delay times are a symptom of a larger problem
Fewer police means more crime.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Pennsylvanians shine in GOP Senate Primary Debate, while McCormick, Oz, and Sands are no-shows
This debate showcased some of the leading candidates vying for the Republican nomination; we hope the next one will include all of them.
By The Editors
State senator pitches Pennsylvania sales tax holiday
“[Democrats are] hoping it will sound good in November, but in terms of sound policy, it’s really not that good,” one policy analyst said about a proposed sales-tax holiday.
By Victor Skinner
Emily Kreps: Women’s equality — racing for second
Female athletes are now second-class citizens in their own category.
By Emily Kreps
R. Seth Williams: Krasner, stop blaming everybody else for Philly’s bloodshed
Passing the buck doesn’t stop crime in the city.
By Seth Williams
Gene Barr: It’s time U.S. energy policy stops empowering Russia
“Putin knows responsibly produced North American energy reduces revenues for his war machine.”
By Gene Barr
Stephen F. Gambescia: Nonprofits that go off-script hurt us all
When charitable organizations stray from their mission, they risk losing our trust.
By Stephen Gambescia
Watchdog group calls BS on Philly’s budget numbers
A public finance watchdog group gave Philadelphia an “F” for its budget numbers and says the city’s attempting to hide a debt burden.
By Gregory Bresiger