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Month: June 2022

Education

Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania ‘state related’ universities

June 30, 2022July 7, 2022
Anthony Hennen
2

The proposed legislation would align Pennsylvania’s transparency rules with the majority of other states.
By Anthony Hennen

Media

Albert Eisenberg: Two cheers for Philly Mayor Jim Kenney

June 30, 2022July 12, 2022
Albert Eisenberg
5

While other elected officials feel themselves unaccountable to press requests, Philly Mayor Jim Kenney leads an office that regularly replies on time, even to controversial issues. In our city, that deserves some praise.
By Albert Eisenberg

From The Editors

The Editors: Fetterman’s crude attacks on Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry

June 29, 2022June 30, 2022
The Editors
9

The candidate’s claims about the oil and gas industry tell only half the story.
From The Editors

Election

Poll shows Dem challenger might beat Rep. Fitzpatrick over abortion issue

June 29, 2022June 30, 2022
Linda Stein
2

Fitzpatrick’s campaign disputes the result of what it calls a “push poll.”
By Linda Stein

Municipal Government

Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique

June 29, 2022June 30, 2022
Anthony Hennen
4

Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen

Education

Kevin Mooney: Pennsylvania senators must defy teachers’ unions to offer lifeline scholarships to students in failed districts

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022
Kevin Mooney

The bill, already passed in the House, would aid children in the worst-performing districts.
By Kevin Mooney

Crime

R. Seth Williams: Poor black and brown communities suffer the most under Krasner

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
R. Seth Williams
6

Larry Krasner is not a racist but his refusal to enforce the law in African American black communities has an equally destructive impact on the residents. 

By R. Seth Williams

Tax

Philadelphia voters want lower property taxes, but higher taxes on the rich

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022
Anthony Hennen

City residents hold mixed views on taxation — except when it comes to the rich.
By Anthony Hennen

Education

Education voucher program works its way through the Pennsylvania Senate

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022
Anthony Hennen
2

The proposed law would expand educational options for those in the lowest-performing schools.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Ben Mannes: School shootings — solutions vs. politicization

June 24, 2022June 23, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
2

Congress and the states need to focus on the most effective practices to curb gun violence. That’s the first step in keeping our streets from becoming killing fields.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

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