“The line it is drawn/The curse it is castThe slow one now/Will later be fastAs the present now/Will later be […]
Celebrating getting Columbus Day back in Philadelphia
Every time I walk by the statue of Christopher Columbus a few blocks south of my office, I get flashbacks […]
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 […]
Richard Koenig: Thoughts following the COP28 climate summit — cheesesteaks survive!
The top-down pressure for green-energy mandates in Philly as a “C40” city could have been much worse
By Richard Koenig
Christine Flowers: Restoring Columbus Day
The statute is uncovered once again, and Italian Americans refuse to see their holiday erased.
By Christine Flowers
Paul Davis: A most violent weekend — and the firearms preemption laws
The city goes to court once more to limit gun rights, but the guns used in crimes are almost all illegal already.
By Paul Davis
Christine Flowers: The collapse of everything
Bridges, hopes, and leadership are all falling apart in Philadelphia.
By Christine Flowers
Two Phila. city councilmembers calls for Mayor Kenney’s resignation after job remarks
Although the mayor said “I’ll be happy when I’m not mayor” on Monday, he apologized and walked those remarks back on Tuesday.
By Todd Shepherd