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Municipal Government

Terry Tracy: Protecting the commons, art, and the public trust

June 22, 2020April 19, 2021
Terry Tracy
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As the citizens are the direct beneficiaries of the public art – whether affirmation of our civic pride or warnings of our civic failures – when government abdicates its responsibility as trustee, the governed are duty-bound to protect collective cultural heritage.
By Terry Tracy

Municipal Government

Wally Nunn: Delco health department debate misses the point

June 21, 2020April 19, 2021
Wally Nunn

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

Media

Jeff Hurvitz: Cable news at 40

June 21, 2020April 19, 2021
Jeff Hurvitz

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

2A

Logan Chipkin: Philadelphia freedom fighter Maj Toure has a message — and a plan

June 19, 2020April 19, 2021
Logan Chipkin
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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

Health

Philip Wegmann: House GOP — Dems’ Covid policy for nursing homes was deadly

June 18, 2020April 19, 2021
Philip Wegmann

The National GOP thinks the Democrats’ decision to force nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients is a vulnerability.
By Philip Wegmann

Media Bias

Stephen F. Gambescia: Could local news outlets save journalism?

June 18, 2020April 19, 2021
Stephen F. Gambescia

The Philly soda tax debate shines a light on how good local journalism should function on important policy debates.
By Stephen F. Gambescia

News

Christen Smith: Union official — Joe Biden’s energy platform risks alienating Pennsylvania’s blue collar workers

June 17, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

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

Crime

Linda A. Kerns: Beyond platitudes, real criminal justice reforms needed from Philadelphia government

June 11, 2020December 17, 2020
Linda A. Kerns

Meaningful reform requires more than hashtags and removal of statues.
By Linda A. Kerns

B+L Investigates

Todd Shepherd: Philly PD providing extra security to some city council members

June 10, 2020June 30, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

Civic Culture

Albert Eisenberg: The protest image I can’t get out of my mind

June 8, 2020April 19, 2021
Albert Eisenberg
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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

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