Crony capitalism is the real threat to small business success.
By Dr. Kimberlee Josephson
Martina White: Progressive politics have made Philadelphia the nation’s murder capital
A focus on progressive policies and inaction from Democrat leaders has led to Philadelphia leading in homicides. Unless electeds prioritize the lives of citizens, the city will continue to be a playground for violent criminals.
By State Rep. Martina White
The Editors: Where are they now? Many Krasner employees with troubled histories still employed
Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office is mum on numerous employees — including high-level advisors to the District Attorney — whose ethical and legal woes have made headlines.
By The Editors
Gabe Kaminsky: When will PA mayors wake up to the crime crisis?
As violent crime skyrockets in Pennsylvania, many are unsure if Democrat leaders are capable of maintaining law and order. Now, criticism against these electeds is intensifying.
By Gabe Kaminsky
The Editors: Once again, DelCo D.A. Jack Stollsteimer outshines Larry Krasner
DelCo District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer’s success has left his Philadelphia counterpart Larry Krasner in a tough spot, as many say the former’s “soft-on-crime” policies have led to a skyrocketing homicide rate. He isn’t shy about saying that Krasner hasn’t called him for advice.
By The Editors
Persistent drug crime stokes fear in Philly neighborhood
“I used to come out at 11 o’clock at night and walk my dog…I don’t do it now.”
By Todd Shepherd
Patty-Pat Kozlowski: Wit or witout gunfire?
The cheesesteak has been caught in the crossfire of Philadelphia violence. If nothing else, an attack on the city’s sacred sandwich should spur electeds to act.
By Patty-Pat Kozlowski
Trial of Antifa leader accused of 2018 Marines assault set to begin this month
Alcoff has been charged with aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation, conspiracy, terroristic threats, receiving stolen property, and other felonies stemming from a 2018 attack on two U.S. Marines.
By Joe Silverstein
Larry Platt: Will the school district squander its $1.1 billion stimulus windfall?
A history of management snafus under Superintendent Bill Hite can only make you wonder if we’re able to seize this potentially transformative moment.
By Larry Platt
Philly School District does about-face, releases data on failing students
After refusing to release student failure rate information twice on the grounds that the documentation does not exist and accusing B+L of feeding “negative stereotypes,” the district released data showing a 6% increase in the rate sixth through 12th grade students failed a class.
By Todd Shepherd