State Representative Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) alleges a threatening phone call with Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) over LGBT issues — which they agree on.
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By Christen Smith
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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
Logan Chipkin: Remembering James Logan, Philadelphia’s first scientist
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.
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Matthew Brooks: NAACP fails to stand against anti-Semitism in Philly
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 […]
Kyle Sammin: Pennypack Park falls victim to frivolous lawsuits
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
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania ‘optimistic’ about students returning to the classroom
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
Davis Giangiulio: “It’s killing us.” Frustrated restaurant owners face uncertain futures under Wolf’s new restrictions.
Restaurant owners may lose it all as Governor Wolf implements new restrictions to combat Covid-19.
By Davis Giangiulio
George Hofmann: Will Philadelphia students have school this year?
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
Christen Smith: Former Pennsylvania senator sentenced on child pornography charges
The former state senator’s 14-year career came crashing down last September.
By Christen Smith