At some point, editorial omission stops being incidental. It becomes patterned, predictable, and eventually, it becomes policy. The modern debate […]
Garrity faults Shapiro for hiding sexual abuse allegations against a staffer
She also criticized her opponent for accepting donations from a billionaire with ties to Jeffery Epstein.
By Linda Stein
Felice Fein: Counties and Commonwealth face challenges with current right-to-know law
On Monday, March 23, 2026 the Pennsylvania House Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations Committee chaired by Rep. David Delloso held a […]
Tom Sofield: Taxpayers are paying a “Legacy Tax” for public notices
Whether it’s a school board deciding on a several-hundred million dollar budget with a tax hike or the supervisors or […]
From the Editors: Current attempts to ‘modernize’ public notices fall short
Technology has drastically changed the landscape of the media industry. No longer are people awaiting a young boy on bicycle […]
Sharon Sorg: No pitchers call their own strikes — public notices require the same independence
Life is hectic. Keeping track of work, home and family commitments is challenging enough. Now imagine adding another task to […]
David Sanko: Real transparency means meeting people where they are
Every year, Pennsylvania’s townships celebrate “Sunshine Week” to highlight the vital importance of open government. But as we observe this […]
From the Editors: DOJ involvement in Greenberg case shows failure of Pennsylvania’s transparency law
There are plenty of lessons to draw from the most recent development involving the Ellen Greenberg case. One of them […]
Becky Corbin: A New Year’s resolution for opioid accountability
Pennsylvania is entering a consequential new phase in its response to the opioid epidemic. With most major opioid lawsuits now settled, […]
Ben Mannes: The cloud over Harrisburg
Ethics questions mount for Gov. Shapiro.
By A. Benjamin Mannes