Philadelphia’s permissive prosecution policies created a “revolving door” criminal justice system that has an outsized impact on smaller forces like the SEPTA and Temple Police.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Olivia DeMarco: Don’t let the Zabel scandal get swept under the rug
Democratic leadership concealed the accusations against Zabel for years. Now, the public is owed an explanation — and an investigation.
By Olivia DeMarco
Pennsylvania colleges still unaffordable despite tuition freeze
State colleges in the commonwealth remain more expensive than those in neighboring states.
By Christina Lengyel
Olivia DeMarco: Delaware County Democrats won’t stand for sexual harassment — except by one of their own
Delco Dems had plenty to say when a Republican was accused of sexual harassment in 2018. When one of their own stood accused this year, they were oddly silent.
By Olivia DeMarco
Paul Davis: Pennsylvania Senator Mike Regan calls for mandatory death sentence for cop killers
The senator intends to introduce legislation to eliminate the option for life imprisonment when a police officer is murdered.
By Paul Davis
Ben Mannes: Mayoral forum raises more questions than answers
Last week, WPHT 1210 hosted the first major media mayoral forum in the 2023 race. Despite close talking points offered by most candidates, what stood out is what wasn’t said — and who was a no-show.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Special session revived in state House
The House returns to order after Speaker Rozzi’s “listening tour.”
by Christen Smith
Democrats cement majority in state House – now what?
After more than a decade in the minority, state House Democrats begin forging ahead on legislative priorities and House operations.
By Christen Smith
Terry Tracy: Victories claimed by Delco’s health department ring hollow
After spending twenty million dollars of the taxpayers’ money, what has the new county health department delivered?
By Terry Tracy
House GOP holdout blocks session recall as clock ticks on temporary majority
Hanging in the balance against a deadline are constitutional amendments for statute of limitations reform, voter ID, and regulatory reform
By Christen Smith