Reality Check

Let’s Bail out CCP

In the wake of last week’s union agreement, WURD’s afternoon host offers a fix to our community college’s financial woes. Hint: Look at area higher ed’s endowments

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Raise The Rates

Only 25 percent of Philadelphians have bachelors degrees. WURD’s afternoon host wonders: Why aren’t local universities doing more to change that?

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Why Weed?

As Lt. Governor John Fetterman continues his statewide marijuana tour, WURD’s afternoon host contends there are more pressing issues to consider

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Voting Green

Why aren’t our elected officials talking more about climate change and pollution? This election, WURD’s afternoon host says, voters should demand it

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Is this a Philly Jim Crow moment?

After Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s report showing that properties in poor areas are the most unfairly taxed in the city, WURD’s afternoon host calls for a political reckoning

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

More Trees, Less Crime?

Studies show that cleaner and greener neighborhoods lead to lower violence. WURD’s afternoon host urges city leaders to act like it

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Violent Areas Are Hungry Areas

Violence is often linked to hunger. That’s why we need more—not fewer—supermarkets in Philadelphia

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Philly Has a Violence Problem

And it’s time our leaders start acting like it

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

How “Good Cause” Fails Renters

WURD’s afternoon host on why City Council members should not be celebrating their tepid attempt to reform tenant protections in Philly

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

What Blue Wave?

WURD’s afternoon host warns that Pennsylvanians may not comply with those who are hoping for a progressive midterm landslide

By Charles D. Ellison