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Drugs

Paul Davis: The emerging threat of “tranq”

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023
Paul Davis
7

The zombie, flesh-eating drug is sweeping the city’s users and dealers.
By Paul Davis

Government

Sen. Cris Dush: Shapiro would use government force to coerce the people

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023
Sen. Cris Dush
9

The coercive power of government should be used only when absolutely necessary.
By Sen. Cris Dush

Free Speech

Thom Nickels: United for free speech at the National Constitution Center

September 27, 2023September 26, 2023
Thom Nickels
1

Participants were strangely reluctant to say which side is most hostile to speech in America.
By Thom Nickels

Law Enforcement

Ben Mannes: Judge dismisses all charges against Officer Mark Dial

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
2

Will the latest judicial ruling on the overcharging of police officers by the Krasner administration change the DA’s tactics?
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Municipal Government

Wally Nunn: Delaware County spending increases — again

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023
Wally Nunn
3

Who’s going to pay for it all? Council isn’t saying, but you can probably guess.
By Wally Nunn

Politics

Andy Bloom: Walking the plank – again

September 25, 2023September 24, 2023
Andy Bloom

Republicans always take the blame for government shutdowns — so, of course, they’re doing it again.
By Andy Bloom

Crime

Paul Davis: A most violent weekend — and the firearms preemption laws

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023
Paul Davis

The city goes to court once more to limit gun rights, but the guns used in crimes are almost all illegal already.
By Paul Davis

Education

Jabari K. Jones: It’s time to give West Philadelphia families a choice

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023
Jabari K. Jones

Parents want something better for their children. Why is the government standing in the way?
By Jabari K. Jones

Education

Sharon Sedlar: Stop putting special interests ahead of Pennsylvania’s children

September 21, 2023September 20, 2023
Sharon Sedlar
1

The courts have said that Pennsylvania’s educational system is broken. The PASS program can be part of the solution.
By Sharon Sedlar

Government

Rep. Seth Grove: Pennsylvania’s credit rating is nothing to celebrate

September 21, 2023September 20, 2023
Rep. Seth Grove

Despite some positive feedback from a rating agency, the commonwealth’s financial state is less secure than it should be.
By Rep. Seth Grove

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