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Month: February 2022

Transportation

Bridge tolls, package fees considered to replace lost Pennsylvania gas tax revenue

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022
Anthony Hennen

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

Media

Christine Flowers: On the demise of a once-great newspaper

February 28, 2022March 1, 2022
Christine Flowers
16

Begrudging open-mindedness has given way to stifling groupthink.
By Christine Flowers

Crime

Jeff Hurvitz: Police delay times are a symptom of a larger problem

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022
Jeff Hurvitz

Fewer police means more crime.
By Jeff Hurvitz

From The Editors

Pennsylvanians shine in GOP Senate Primary Debate, while McCormick, Oz, and Sands are no-shows

February 26, 2022March 9, 2022
The Editors
1

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 Politics

State senator pitches Pennsylvania sales tax holiday

February 25, 2022February 26, 2022
Victor Skinner
1

“[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

Sports

Emily Kreps: Women’s equality — racing for second

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022
Emily Kreps
1

Female athletes are now second-class citizens in their own category.
By Emily Kreps

Crime

R. Seth Williams: Krasner, stop blaming everybody else for Philly’s bloodshed

February 24, 2022June 13, 2022
R. Seth Williams
11

Passing the buck doesn’t stop crime in the city.
By Seth Williams

Energy

Gene Barr: It’s time U.S. energy policy stops empowering Russia

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022
Gene Barr
1

“Putin knows responsibly produced North American energy reduces revenues for his war machine.”
By Gene Barr

The Economy

Stephen F. Gambescia: Nonprofits that go off-script hurt us all

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022
Stephen F. Gambescia

When charitable organizations stray from their mission, they risk losing our trust.
By Stephen Gambescia

Government

Watchdog group calls BS on Philly’s budget numbers

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022
Gregory Bresiger

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

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