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Day: February 1, 2022

Municipal Government

A nightmare on Tree Street

February 1, 2022February 7, 2022
By Kyle Sammin and Todd Shepherd
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When a fire raged at 223 Tree St. last July, residents say they knew it was only a matter of time before a catastrophe would occur at that address. Prior warnings and requests to city officials didn’t help…
By Kyle Sammin and Todd Shepherd

Education

Catholic school parents, teachers challenge recruiting allegations in federal civil rights suit

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022
Kevin Mooney
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“This was about putting kids first,” say parents suing the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Organization, which has determined that a series of school transfers were done in violation of rules against athletic recruiting.
By Kevin Mooney

Crime

Ben Mannes: Fire Commissioner shifts accountability for deadly Fairmount blaze

February 1, 2022February 9, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel blames a lack of affordable housing for a fire that killed twelve. Further investigation shows that policy failures and PHA shortcomings contributed.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Op-Ed

Zimmitti + Wanic: Pennsylvania’s war on election transparency and integrity intensifies

Zimmitti + Wanic: Pennsylvania’s war on election transparency and integrity intensifies

schedule June 12 2025
ink_pen Andrew Zimmitti and Nicholas Wanic

In a shocking display of governmental overreach, the Commonwealth has moved to silence outside voices in a case with implications for election integrity across the country.
By Andrew Zimmitti and Nicholas Wanic

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  • Dan Bartkowiak: Don’t let them in — Pennsylvania must not lose to the marijuana industry

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