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Thom Nickels: Friction and fiction at the library

June 14, 2024June 20, 2024
Thom Nickels
17

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

Paul Davis: Carjacker sentenced to prison for two armed carjackings days apart

Paul Davis: Carjacker sentenced to prison for two armed carjackings days apart

schedule February 12 2026
ink_pen Paul Davis

When one is young, one often sows the proverbial wild oats.  When I was 20 years old back in the […]

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