Voice: Larry Platt
Is Jim Kenney Becoming Donald Trump?
In defending his soda tax, the Mayor goes into all-out attack mode. Ring any bells?
By Larry PlattMarch Madness For the Socially Conscious
The NCAA Tournament is the sporting event of the year. Here’s how to enjoy it without being complicit in the exploitation of so-called “student-athletes” (Spoiler: Bucknell wins)
By Larry PlattListening to Jeff Brown
He has done more to bring fresh food to inner cities than any other grocer—as with his upscale, affordable new store on Monument Road. So why is the Mayor attacking him over the soda tax?
By Larry PlattTrump And The Jews
Josh Shapiro’s surreal White House experience last week is part of a trend—and we can't remain silent about it
By Larry PlattResurrecting The Happy Warrior
Ed Rendell’s endorsement of a young Indiana mayor to head the Democratic Party is a much-needed answer to the status quo
By Larry PlattSeth’s Shame
Using one particular word when announcing he wouldn’t seek reelection may be embattled DA Seth Williams’ greatest contribution to the city
By Larry PlattMoving Forward
In a new report, Paul Levy lays bare why Philly lags behind in economic growth … and what we can do about it.
By Larry PlattShow Us the Money Plan
Jim Kenney got his soda tax. But his Chamber of Commerce address leaves unanswered where the economic growth is going to come from
By Larry Platt“Dr. Klasko, President Trump On Line 1”
The disruptive CEO of Jefferson Health has a plan for real health care reform. Listen up, Donald
By Larry PlattInauguration Blues
The Philly congressional delegation’s boycott was wrong and hypocritical. But it’s not too late to be constructive
By Larry Platt