Drums, please! The year is 1991 and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince released the epitome of what it […]
Thom Nickels: Philadelphia versus the rule of law
Immigration in the U.S. used to follow a regular pattern. For centuries, until about 1910, most immigrants hailed from Western […]
Stu Bykofsky: Predictably, the soda tax failed to deliver
Life is often unpredictable, which makes it fun — or terrifying. There are some things that you can plan for, […]
Kimberlee Josephson: The right — and wrong — ways to lower Philadelphia’s housing costs
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker entered office in January with one of the strongest housing agendas of any big-city mayor. And her agenda is […]
76ers will stay in Philadelphia, says mayor
(The Center Square) – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that her office has reached a deal with the Philadelphia […]
Thom Nickels: Mayor Parker is right to call city workers back to the office
She is correct in saying that such a move will be a bold first step in revitalizing Center City.
By Thom Nickels
Michael Thomas Leibrandt: Madam Mayor, keep the flexibility.
The city needs workers to return, but the mandate won’t work.
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt
Terry Tracy: Cherelle Parker is unapologetically normal – much to her critics’ dismay
Mere months after taking office, Parker has taken meaningful action where her predecessor demurred.
By Terry Tracy
Paul Davis: The Kensington Initiative
A veteran narcotics officer on combating the Kensington open-air drug market.
By Paul Davis
Paul Davis: Lawmakers strike back — Politicians declare war on shoplifters
Elected officials in both parties have had enough of the rampant crime.
By Paul Davis