“The allegations themselves are an open wound on our district that must be healed and therefore warrant a thorough investigation and accurate reporting of the facts.”
by Donna Shannon
Outdoor recreation potential ‘bigger’ than gas, official says
State agencies disagree on approving natural gas development on public lands.
By Anthony Hennen
Ben Mannes: Special purpose agencies can’t keep up with rampant, unprosecuted, violent crime
Philadelphia’s permissive prosecution policies created a “revolving door” criminal justice system that has an outsized impact on smaller forces like the SEPTA and Temple Police.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Andy Bloom: Election trends portend ominous forecast for Republicans
Extremism and stubbornness are no substitute for reasoned discourse and moderate governance. Until Republicans realize that, they will continue to lose elections.
By Andy Bloom
Sam Oropeza: Philly needs new voices against the machine
The Philadelphia Republican Party needs fresh new faces who bring new ideas if they want to take back a second council at-large seat.
By Sam Oropeza
R. Seth Williams: Someone finally said it — the emperor has no clothes
Councilmember Cindy Bass said out loud what so many are thinking: that Larry Krasner should enforce the law.
By R. Seth Williams
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Some Pennsylvanians’ DMV data was transferred to a nonprofit due to membership in multistate voter database project
Republicans in the legislature say that the nonprofit organization has strayed from its traditional mission and into partisan politics.
By Todd Shepherd
Guy Ciarrocchi: It’s past time for an honest discussion about “green energy”
We need to weigh the risks and benefits to the environment, our economy, national security — and morality, too.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Paul Davis: Military veterans as armed guards can help ensure school safety
Like the advertisements stated some years ago, “Hire a Vet.”
By Paul Davis