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Municipal Government

Linda A. Kerns: Have we eliminated personal responsibility along with library fines in Philadelphia?

February 17, 2020December 17, 2020
Linda A. Kerns
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The Free Library of Philadelphia eliminated fines so patrons can now return materials on their own schedule, without fear of repercussions or consequences.
By Linda A. Kerns

From The Editors

William M. McSwain: Lincoln Day 2020: standing up for the rule of law

February 13, 2020April 19, 2021
William M. McSwain

In his remarks at the Union League of Philadelphia’s annual Lincoln Day celebration, U.S. Attorney McSwain discussed the importance of the rule of law and how the rule of law is under attack today in Philadelphia on a number of fronts.
By William M. McSwain

Housing

Kyle Sammin: Councilmanic Prerogative — Philadelphia’s invitation to corruption

February 13, 2020April 19, 2021
Kyle Sammin
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What can be done about Philadelphia’s corrupting ‘Councilmanic Prerogative’? How can an informal practice be outlawed, especially when the people who could outlaw it are the ones who benefit from it?

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Abington School Board Story

February 12, 2020April 19, 2021
Letters to the Editor
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On Monday, the Inquirer carried a thoughtfully written article by Terry Tracy of Broad and Liberty about the Abington School Board and the current controversy with regard to comments by one of the members. Tracy saw the opportunity for healing in the midst of the division and called on Abington […]

Housing

Dan Pearson: Rent control is the wrong solution to a real Philadelphia problem

February 5, 2020April 19, 2021
Dan Pearson
2

Wanting to prevent displacement is admirable, but it’s important to create solutions that actually solve the problem, rather than exacerbating it.

Religion

Blair Latoff Holmes: Welcome home, Bishop Perez

February 3, 2020April 19, 2021
Blair Latoff Holmes

The archbishop-elect of Philadelphia has been there for the best times of my life. He doesn’t just teach faith, he lives it.
By Blair Latoff Holmes

B+L Investigates Municipal Government

Terry Tracy: Abington Township School Board member accuses police officers of shooting students in schools

February 3, 2020April 19, 2021
Terry Tracy
2

Abington Township’s school board has a chance to show the rest of the country how to have a thoughtful discussion about a hugely controversial topic.
By Terry Tracy

Humor

Josh Gohlke: Five things I shouldn’t but do miss about Philadelphia

January 29, 2020April 19, 2021
Josh Gohlke
1

A compulsive attachment to disposable artifacts of the relatively recent past is a prerequisite of any claim to being a real Philadelphian.
By Josh Gohlke

Sports

Kerns and Kerns: Hope for the Phillies but at what cost to the game?

January 23, 2020January 24, 2020
Tim Kerns and Linda A. Kerns
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The sign stealing scandal in Major League Baseball compromises a beautiful sport for fans everywhere.
By Tim Kerns and Linda A. Kerns

Politics

Logan Chipkin: Philly’s Working Families Party will only make city’s problems worse

January 15, 2020April 19, 2021
Logan Chipkin
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Philadelphia has elected its first City Council member from the Working Families Party, a movement dedicated to ending poverty and inequality, making housing affordable and overcoming climate change. Unfortunately, their plans will not only fail to solve Philadelphia’s problems, they will also cause complicated new ones.
By Logan Chipkin

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