Philadelphia has become a magnet for out-of-state plaintiff’s lawyers — and all Pennsylvanians are bearing the cost.
By Tiger Joyce and Curt Schroder
Stephen Wahrhaftig: A strange museum takes a strange turn
Philly’s weirdest museum gets even more bizarre in restricting access to its own exhibits.
By Stephen Wahrhaftig
I-95 slated for reopening this weekend; $25–$30 million cost
The highway will return to limited use more quickly than originally imagined.
By Anthony Hennen
Philadelphia wants harsher penalties for illegal dirt bikes than state allows
The state’s lower fines do not deter lawbreakers, Rep. Ed Neilson said.
By Anthony Hennen
Christine Flowers: The collapse of everything
Bridges, hopes, and leadership are all falling apart in Philadelphia.
By Christine Flowers
Mike Butler: The world needs Pennsylvania’s energy, and Philly is poised to deliver it
The Keystone State’s potential as an energy-producer can be realized if we invest in the infrastructure to bring natural gas to the world.
By Mike Butler
Paul Davis: Mob rule — curbing unruly teenage crowds
The police department is unprepared to deal with the level of crime now being seen in the city, one retired officer says.
By Paul Davis
Ben Mannes: Can cities rebound from lawlessness to cultures of responsibility and compliance?
While mainstream media outlets portray another suspect shot by law enforcement as an “innocent victim,” events show a clear correlation between increased crime and a lack of societal responsibility — and consequences.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Kyle Sammin: A fair shake on wage taxes for Philly’s suburban communities
The city’s exception to tax laws has been starving its neighbors for decades.
By Kyle Sammin
Philly voters worry of crime, but are wary to embrace “tough” approach
Two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey said the city does not have enough police officers.
By Anthony Hennen