The mandate for both local and statewide government seems to have been forgotten in the last six months: provide the basics for businesses and our community, or step aside.
By The Editors
The Editors: On Covid-19 and competent local governance
Let’s be honest. Over the course of Mayor Kenney’s tenure in office, Philadelphia’s municipal government consistently fails to provide even the most basic services. By The Editors
Kyle Sammin: Councilwoman’s proposed tax is unwise, unworkable and unconstitutional
In what has become a yearly tradition, the city seeks to solve its annual budget deficit by reaching into the pockets of the citizenry.
By Kyle Sammin
Terry Tracy: Protecting the commons, art, and the public trust
As the citizens are the direct beneficiaries of the public art – whether affirmation of our civic pride or warnings of our civic failures – when government abdicates its responsibility as trustee, the governed are duty-bound to protect collective cultural heritage.
By Terry Tracy
Wally Nunn: Delco health department debate misses the point
While it is true, as Ms. Panaritis states, that Delaware County has the highest death rate per 100,000 population in Southeastern Pennsylvania, if one looks closely at her charge that the lack of a health department is the cause, her case quickly evaporates.
By Wally Nunn
Dan Pearson: Mayor Kenney has squandered Philadelphia’s fiscal boom years
For Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, the next few years will be filled with hard choices and finding the least bad option. After years of doing less with more, he’ll be tasked with the infinitely more difficult task of making do with less.
By Dan Pearson
Terry Tracy: Upper Darby school debate shows the limits of virtual government
When our recently robust economy descends into the fiscal abyss, citizens rightly demand that local government clarify its focus. By Terry Tracy
Linda A. Kerns: Relocation is not an option – No Philly neighborhood wants a “Safe” Injection site in their backyard
When Philadelphians were blindsided with a decision to open a “safe” injection site in their neighborhood, the outrage was deafening. But if Safehouse has no place in South Philly, why is it acceptable in Kensington, or any other Philadelphia neighborhood?
By Linda A. Kerns
Linda A. Kerns: Have we eliminated personal responsibility along with library fines in Philadelphia?
The Free Library of Philadelphia eliminated fines so patrons can now return materials on their own schedule, without fear of repercussions or consequences.
By Linda A. Kerns
Terry Tracy: Abington Township School Board member accuses police officers of shooting students in schools
Abington Township’s school board has a chance to show the rest of the country how to have a thoughtful discussion about a hugely controversial topic.
By Terry Tracy