While it is true, as Ms. Panaritis states, that Delaware County has the highest death rate per 100,000 population in Southeastern Pennsylvania, if one looks closely at her charge that the lack of a health department is the cause, her case quickly evaporates.
By Wally Nunn
Jeff Hurvitz: Cable news at 40
Today, our country is used to having access to the news 24 hours a day. Read how 40 years ago, Ted Turner and CNN led the change to make that possible.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Chipkin: Philadelphia freedom fighter Maj Toure has a message — and a plan
The founder of Black Guns Matter has big plans for a libertarian upsurge in our urban centers — and his approach to personal responsibility through firearms training could be a game-changer.
By Logan Chipkin
Wegmann: House GOP — Dems’ COVID policy for nursing homes was deadly
The National GOP thinks the Democrats’ decision to force nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients is a vulnerability.
By Philip Wegmann
Stephen F. Gambescia: Could local news outlets save journalism?
The Philly soda tax debate shines a light on how good local journalism should function on important policy debates.
By Stephen F. Gambescia
Smith: Union official — Joe Biden’s energy platform risks alienating Pennsylvania’s blue collar workers
The Democrats’ leftward shift on energy could backfire when appealing to the blue-collar workers needed to flip Pennsylvania back to blue in 2020.
By Christen Smith
Linda A. Kerns: Beyond platitudes, real criminal justice reforms needed from Philadelphia government
Meaningful reform requires more than hashtags and removal of statues.
By Linda A. Kerns
Todd Shepherd: Philly PD Providing Extra Security to Some City Council Members
While most of City Council stays silent as law enforcement are vilified — and signs off on bills to prevent police funding increases — the vast majority of members are receiving private police protection.
By Todd Shepherd
Albert Eisenberg: The protest image I can’t get out of my mind
Amidst the wreckage and chaos and a head-turning week for Philadelphia residents and our nation, one image stands out from the rest.
By Albert Eisenberg
Kevin Mooney: Cyber charter schools well equipped to continue educational services during COVID-19
While most of American students have been adjusting to virtual classes, for Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools, not much has changed