Several years ago while researching my book, Literary Philadelphia: A History of Poetry & Prose in the City of Brotherly Love, I looked into the life of Owen Wister, the author of the western novel, The Virginian. Wister was the only child of a physician father and an actress mother […]
Central Bucks School Board members use Signal for official business, evading public disclosure laws
In its haste to hire a new solicitor and undo some of the policies of the previous Republican-led board, the Democratic majority board that took control of the Central Bucks School District (CBSD) in 2023 allegedly violated the Sunshine Act. That’s the contention of a lawsuit filed by residents John […]
Forward Party looks ahead after 2024 election lessons learned
(The Center Square) — As Democrats and Republicans analyze their wins and losses after the November election, one alternative party believes their long-term strategy is beginning to pay off. The Forward Party, founded by former Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang, stepped into the gap created by a polarized America […]