State Senator Jimmy Dillon, a Philadelphia Democrat, has dozens of questionable expenses in his official state spending reports as well as his campaign account, such as summertime gas fill-ups along the Jersey shore, expensive floral purchases, and expenses at bars and restaurants on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve — […]
Thom Nickels: UFOs — fact or fiction?
What is a UFO? In the New York Times bestseller, UFOs by Leslie Kean, many government officials and pilots go on the record with reports of sightings, but say that the sightings are not necessarily alien spaceships. While most sightings — nearly 95 percent — are explainable, Kean believes enough […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Parents make the strongest case for charters and school choice
“I searched for over a year to make sure I picked the best school for my son. I did not want to send my son to the neighborhood (public) school. As a parent, it is my job to do what I think is best for my son.” These are the […]
Paul Davis: Dangerous car stops claim another cop’s life
A low-risk stop can quickly elevate into a high-risk situation.
By Paul Davis
76ers will stay in Philadelphia, says mayor
(The Center Square) – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that her office has reached a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for a new arena. Parker made the announcement without giving details of the project at 76 Place at Market East, expected to cost between $1.3 billion and $1.9 billion […]
Keith Harris, Andre Carroll victorious in PA House special elections
Democrats maintain their one-vote majority in Harrisburg after two uncontested wins in Philadelphia.
By Steve Ulrich
Special elections tomorrow in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania will hold special elections in the 195th and 201st Legislative Districts to fill the seats of Donna Bullock and Stephen Kinsey.
By Steve Ulrich