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The Economy

David N. Taylor: In competition for jobs and growth, PA must start now

August 15, 2022August 14, 2022
David N. Taylor

Pennsylvania’s economic underperformance has robbed us of greatness, but this year’s General Fund Budget contains a chance to make things right.
By David N. Taylor

Crime

Ben Mannes: Krasner lets criminals loose to offend again

August 12, 2022August 13, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Records show arrestees for numerous felonies while on bail, parole, or probation for other crimes.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

The Economy

Matthew Rousu: Why this recession is different

August 10, 2022August 9, 2022
Matthew Rousu

What is a recession, and are we in one? A seasoned economics professor explains.
By Matthew Rousu

Crime

R. Seth Williams: Three steps to make illegal guns like Kryptonite

August 9, 2022August 15, 2022
R. Seth Williams
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“And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand” – Genesis 4:11-16
By R. Seth Williams

Culture

Patty-Pat Kozlowski: Spectacular splashes and foul flops at Philly rec pools

August 5, 2022August 2, 2022
Patty-Pat Kozlowski

A look back on summer days around the pool in Port Richmond.
By Patty-Pat Kozlowski

Education

Hughes and El-Mekki: Building a better student-to-teacher pipeline can ease staffing crisis

August 4, 2022August 10, 2022
Sen. Vincent Hughes and Sharif El-Mekki
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Bold, new ideas are needed to close the gap in education staffing.
By Senator Vincent Hughes and Sharif El-Mekki

Op-Ed

Kyle Sammin: No one is banning books in America

August 3, 2022August 2, 2022
Kyle Sammin
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Conflating new standards in a school library — such as removing books with a level of pornographic content that they cannot even be shared in public school board meetings — with actual censorship is an obvious lie.

By Kyle Sammin

Housing

Austin Severns: The dangers of YIMBYism in Philadelphia

August 2, 2022August 3, 2022
Austin Severns
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YIMBY will encourage mindless growth to the detriment of existing communities, building units for those who have already left Pennsylvania.
By Austin Severns

Politics

Christine Flowers: A conservative abroad

August 1, 2022August 4, 2022
Christine Flowers
5

Conversation with Italians reveals how others see America — and the brokenness of our politics.
By Christine Flowers

Municipal Government

Op-Ed: Keffer to Upper Darby council: Follow the law and serve the community

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022
Barbarann Keffer

“I challenge the Council to stand by their word and fulfill their duties by passing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and moving forward with other critical priorities.”
By Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer

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