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
Gambescia + Morris: Faint concern for health risks with widespread use of cannabis
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
Battle for Hispanic voters comes to key Pennsylvania city
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
Rep. Kerry Benninghoff: Pennsylvania should take the lead in hitting Russia in its budget
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
Ellison + Gleason: Honor this, City Council
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
Tom Hogan: City of Philadelphia hobbles police with dangerous new ordinance
Why is the Philadelphia Police Department being prohibited from stopping drivers who are violating certain aspects of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code?
By Tom Hogan
Leslie Sattler: Why “Cyrano” doesn’t work — and why you should still see it.
Joe Wright’s first movie musical fails in its execution, but triumphs in its message.
By Leslie Sattler
Gina Diorio: Josh Shapiro fights for headlines — not Pennsylvania’s kids
TikTok has proven a bigger concern to the AG’s office than gun violence.
By Gina Diorio
Craig Snyder: A Keystone for American renewal
Most Pennsylvanians want reasonable solutions, not extreme partisanship.
By Craig Snyder
Howard Lurie: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has once again overstepped its authority
The authority to choose congressional districts must be returned to the state Legislature.
By Howard Lurie