District Attorney Stollsteimer says he will stick to the norm of retaining qualified judges, regardless of party affiliation.
By Todd Shepherd
Report on racial bias in charter school authorization released
Philadelphia School District investigates why eight of thirteen charters revoked since 2010 were from black-led schools.
By Christina Lengyel
Terry Tracy: Upper Darby stands on the precipice of financial Armageddon
An exaggeration? No, and a few facts might persuade you.
By Terry Tracy
Andy Bloom: Understanding Hamas and Israel’s response
Hamas started this war and cannot now claim to be the victim.
By Andy Bloom
Report: Marijuana legalization trades taxes for social problems
Different legalization strategies have had very different effects in other states.
By Anthony Hennen
Howard Lurie: The wartime threat to decency, humanity and morality
Military crimes against civilians repulse us, and they should.
By Howard Lurie
Wrapping up the school director candidate spotlight series
Which issues are driving local school board races? Summing up the submissions from our interview series.
From the Editors
Suburban leaders blast Philadelphia DA Krasner for crime wave
Officials say that the rising crime in the communities is caused by the city’s lax enforcement.
By Anthony Hennen
Justin Engle: If ever there was a time for a crossover, it is now
It is up to the majority to stop a radical minority from destroying our democracy.
By Justin Engle