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Crime

Thom Nickels: Philadelphia, despoiled — looting, boarded-up stores and surveillance shows a city on the brink

November 12, 2020April 19, 2021
Thom Nickels
4

Greedy criminals have once again besieged the city in the name of “social justice,” a trend continuously ignored by apathetic local officials.
By Thom Nickels

Politics

Kyle Sammin: Trumpadelphia? Republican increase in Philly votes echoes urban appeal across nation

November 9, 2020July 28, 2021
Kyle Sammin
4

Election 2020: in Philly, Trump adds votes from working class voters of all racial backgrounds; meanwhile, Biden’s improvements are a map of gentrification in Philadelphia.
By Kyle Sammin

Culture

Kyle Sammin: Parkway homeless encampments shows a city sliding backwards

September 28, 2020July 28, 2021
Kyle Sammin
2

We seem to have a permanent tent city on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Will Mayor Kenney resolve it?
By Kyle Sammin

Election Law

J. Christian Adams: Philadelphia elections juiced with Chicago cash

September 17, 2020April 19, 2021
J. Christian Adams
2

Have the Philadelphia City Commissioners given up uniformity and fairness in exchange for a cash grant?
By J. Christian Adams

Crime

Larry Platt: Does police reform include better policing?

September 13, 2020April 19, 2021
Larry Platt

You wouldn’t know we’re in the midst of a murder epidemic listening to the virtual panels hosted by Philadelphia’s City Council & Mayor.
By Larry Platt

Politics

Todd Shepherd: US Atty McSwain — “Krasner’s lenient policies responsible for murder of 7-year-old”

August 24, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd

US Attorney William McSwain holds District Attorney Larry Krasner responsible for seven year-old Zamar Jones’ death, as homicides continue to soar in Philadelphia.
By Todd Shepherd

Civic Culture

Christine Flowers: Fighting for the Christopher Columbus statue, civilized society and against mob rule

August 19, 2020July 28, 2021
Christine Flowers
6

It’s neighbors and the rule of law vs. Cancel Culture mobs and Mayor Kenney when it comes to the Columbus statue in South Philadelphia.
By Christine Flowers

Civic Culture

Albert Eisenberg: The progressive vs. bigot binary

August 12, 2020April 19, 2021
Albert Eisenberg
1

A political consultant and Broad + Liberty co-founder warns that the state of our public discourse comforts the Woke fringe — but stifles solutions.
By Albert Eisenberg

B+L Investigates

Jenny DeHuff: Protesters’ suit against city brings more headaches for already troubled administration

July 16, 2020April 19, 2021
Jenny DeHuff
1

Seismic shifts in our city’s government, procedures and citizens lie ahead as Kenney’s number two steps down.
By Jenny DeHuff

Media Bias

Ben Mannes: Media silence as murders surge in Philly

July 9, 2020February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
17

As murder rates surge to epidemic proportions in Philadelphia, our media corps seems more motivated by moving statues than reducing deaths.
By Ben Mannes

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Op-Ed

Christine Flowers: Vicious Iranian regime getting what it deserves

Christine Flowers: Vicious Iranian regime getting what it deserves

schedule March 09 2026
ink_pen Christine Flowers

Years ago, when I first started to handle asylum cases, I had a consultation with a man from Iran who […]

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