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Politics

Todd Shepherd: Rep. Murt Calls Police on Philly Rep. Sims after Curse-Filled Phone Call

August 6, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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State Representative Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) alleges a threatening phone call with Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) over LGBT issues — which they agree on.
By Todd Shepherd

News

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania educators fret as the school year looms with no concrete state guidance

August 5, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

Will the Wolf administration re-open schools for in-person education this year?
By Christen Smith

Politics

Chris Tremoglie: How the University of Pennsylvania is making a major push for higher voter turnout

August 4, 2020April 19, 2021
Chris Tremoglie

In an effort to ensure college students vote, the University of Pennsylvania is creating a campaign to achieve 100% voter registration for all of its students.
By Chris Tremoglie

History

Logan Chipkin: Remembering James Logan, Philadelphia’s first scientist

August 3, 2020April 19, 2021
Logan Chipkin

James Logan — scientist, entrepreneur, Renaissance Man and mentor to Benjamin Franklin — helped establish Philadelphia and make it a hub of Enlightenment thought. His life has been largely forgotten, but he impacted the course of our region.
By Logan Chipkin

In the spotlight

  • Deresiewicz in UnHerd: Escaping American tribalism March 10, 2022
  • The Editorial Board in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Four-year degrees aren’t for everyone March 6, 2022
  • Shellenberger in Common Sense: The West’s Green Delusions Empowered Putin March 3, 2022
  • Russell in Persuasion: To Reform the Police, Join It February 28, 2022
  • Cooke in National Review: What in the Hell Is Kamala Harris Doing? February 17, 2022
Politics

Matthew Brooks: NAACP fails to stand against anti-Semitism in Philly

July 31, 2020April 19, 2021
Matthew Brooks

Delaware Valley NAACP president Rodney Muhammad has come under fire for posting a profoundly anti-Semitic meme on social media. The post included a misattributed Voltaire quote (actually from an American neo-Nazi), alongside an anti-Semitic cartoon of a Jewish caricature, clasping his hands and pushing down on a mass of people […]

Civic Culture

Kyle Sammin: Pennypack Park falls victim to frivolous lawsuits

July 30, 2020July 28, 2021
Kyle Sammin
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A major civic organization in Northeast Philadelphia falls victim to our overly litigious society — and other “Friends of” park groups are at risk.
By Kyle Sammin

News

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania ‘optimistic’ about students returning to the classroom

July 29, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

The Wolf administration is planning for students to return to the classroom this school year. Though with the surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few days, will Gov. Wolf keep them open?
By Christen Smith

The Economy

Davis Giangiulio: “It’s killing us.” Frustrated restaurant owners face uncertain futures under Wolf’s new restrictions.

July 28, 2020April 19, 2021
Davis Giangiulio

Restaurant owners may lose it all as Governor Wolf implements new restrictions to combat Covid-19.
By Davis Giangiulio

Education

George Hofmann: Will Philadelphia students have school this year?

July 27, 2020April 19, 2021
George Hofmann
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With a little over a month before Philadelphia students are supposed to start school, the Philadelphia School District still is not set on a plan for students to return.
By George Hofmann

News

Christen Smith: Former Pennsylvania senator sentenced on child pornography charges

July 24, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

The former state senator’s 14-year career came crashing down last September.
By Christen Smith

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