Philadelphia is basically a “dress down” kind of town, where it’s not unusual to see theater and concert-going patrons in […]
Is Philly ready to fire Krasner? Judge Dugan thinks so.
In a move that could reshape the city’s criminal justice landscape, former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan announced last week […]
Philadelphia School Board reviews student engagement in arts and activities
The city’s school directors discuss benefits of enrichment opportunities.
By Shruthi Narayanan
Washington, Philadelphia, and the problems of home rule
Has unchecked local autonomy bred systemic dysfunction that higher levels of government may be better positioned to correct in both DC and Philadelphia?
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Dugan to face Krasner in a rematch for Philly DA seat
Dugan will appear on the ballots as a Republican thanks to write-in voters in May.
By Melissa S. Finley
Celebrating getting Columbus Day back in Philadelphia
Every time I walk by the statue of Christopher Columbus a few blocks south of my office, I get flashbacks […]
Philadelphia schools face perfect storm as teachers poised to strike, transportation crisis looms
As Philadelphia prepares for the start of another school year, the city finds itself confronting a dual crisis that threatens to disrupt […]
Grace Kelly and the Irish connection
Several years ago I attended a Villanova University Irish Studies celebration at the Kelly House in East Falls. It was […]
More than drugs — the other tragedy playing out in Kensington
Fighting human trafficking in Philadelphia.
By Paul Davis
Philadelphia remains on federal ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list
(The Center Square) – Philadelphia’s liberal immigration policy landed it on the federal government’s updated list of sanctuary jurisdictions on […]