This is the second part of a two-part interview with Jason Richey, Allegheny County GOP chair and a candidate for […]
Sharon Sorg: No pitchers call their own strikes — public notices require the same independence
Life is hectic. Keeping track of work, home and family commitments is challenging enough. Now imagine adding another task to […]
David Sanko: Real transparency means meeting people where they are
Every year, Pennsylvania’s townships celebrate “Sunshine Week” to highlight the vital importance of open government. But as we observe this […]
You’re part of the story — welcome to The Independence
Dear Readers, Wherever we Americans come from, we tend to see our home as unlike anywhere else. This is often […]
Seth Higgins: PA’s illogical system of local government doesn’t work
But what if it’s the system Pennsylvanians want?
By Seth Higgins
Terry Tracy: Abington Township School Board member accuses police officers of shooting students in schools
Abington Township’s school board has a chance to show the rest of the country how to have a thoughtful discussion about a hugely controversial topic.
By Terry Tracy