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Thom Nickels: Friction and fiction at the library

June 14, 2024June 20, 2024
Thom Nickels
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The Free Library of Philadelphia is at war with itself.
By Thom Nickels

Municipal Government

Linda A. Kerns: Have we eliminated personal responsibility along with library fines in Philadelphia?

February 17, 2020December 17, 2020
Linda A. Kerns
2

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

Op-Ed

Matthew Brouillette: The many GSDs of Gov. Josh Shapiro

Matthew Brouillette: The many GSDs of Gov. Josh Shapiro

schedule March 03 2026
ink_pen Matthew Brouillette

GSD? More like “Gaslighting statewide daily.” 
By Matthew J. Brouillette

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