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Month: March 2022

Crime

Records request shows no communications from Krasner seeking better forensic technologies for law enforcement

March 31, 2022April 4, 2022
Todd Shepherd
2

A Broad + Liberty Right-to-Know request shows Philly D.A. Krasner’s office has yet to contact a single elected official to make the case for forensics.
By Todd Shepherd

Health

Gambescia + Morris: Faint concern for health risks with widespread use of cannabis

March 30, 2022March 29, 2022
Gambescia + Morris
3

Few public health groups have anything to say about the risk of marijuana. One potential scenario: the country’s next public health crisis.
By Stephen F. Gambescia and Thomas Morris

Election

Battle for Hispanic voters comes to key Pennsylvania city

March 28, 2022April 8, 2022
Michael Torres
3

The battle for Hispanic voters in traditional Democratic strongholds is intensifying in Pennsylvania. Last month, the Republican National Committee opened a Hispanic community center in Allentown, the state’s third-largest city.
By Michael Torres

Foreign Affairs

Rep. Kerry Benninghoff: Pennsylvania should take the lead in hitting Russia in its budget

March 24, 2022March 23, 2022
Rep. Kerry Benninghoff
2

But Pennsylvania can do more to impede Putin’s ability to wage war and continue his quest for increased dominance in Eastern Europe.
By Rep. Kerry Benninghoff

Politics

Ellison + Gleason: Honor this, City Council

March 23, 2022March 28, 2022
Ellison + Gleason
5

Our legislators spend more than half their meeting time issuing honorifics, rather than actually legislating to solve Philly’s problems. WURD’s midday host offers a better way.
By Charles Ellison and Mark Gleason

Crime

Tom Hogan: City of Philadelphia hobbles police with dangerous new ordinance

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022
Tom Hogan
2

Why is the Philadelphia Police Department being prohibited from stopping drivers who are violating certain aspects of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code?
By Tom Hogan

Culture

Leslie Sattler: Why “Cyrano” doesn’t work — and why you should still see it.

March 18, 2022August 23, 2022
Leslie Sattler
1

Joe Wright’s first movie musical fails in its execution, but triumphs in its message.
By Leslie Sattler

State Politics

Gina Diorio: Josh Shapiro fights for headlines — not Pennsylvania’s kids

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022
Gina Diorio
2

TikTok has proven a bigger concern to the AG’s office than gun violence.
By Gina Diorio

Civic Culture

Craig Snyder: A Keystone for American renewal

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022
Craig Snyder
3

Most Pennsylvanians want reasonable solutions, not extreme partisanship.
By Craig Snyder

Constitutional Law

Howard Lurie: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has once again overstepped its authority

March 15, 2022March 17, 2022
Howard Lurie
2

The authority to choose congressional districts must be returned to the state Legislature.
By Howard Lurie

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