Voice: Malcolm Burnley
Is This The Greatest U.S. Economy Ever?
And if so, why don’t more Americans feel it? Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi, a Malvern resident, on which presidential candidate bodes better for our financial future
By Malcolm Burnley
Closing the Deal
The Harris and Trump campaigns are panicking about their Pennsylvania messaging. What would local political strategists do to capture Philadelphia voters who are critical to a win?
By Malcolm Burnley
Five Reasons the State House Election Matters to Philly
Politicians from our area hold vital leadership roles in the state house, which is a boon to Philadelphia. That could all change in November
By Malcolm Burnley
Medical Malpractice Reform … Again
Twenty years ago, the Commonwealth dug itself out of a crisis that put new mothers at risk of illness or death. Signs of trouble are back in Pennsylvania, which could look to California and other states for a solution
By Malcolm Burnley
Jurassic Park on the Schuylkill
Five million people around the world died from antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections last year — a problem expected to multiply in the next several decades. Might a Penn scientist find an answer in our deep past?
By Malcolm Burnley
Are We Overthinking Recreational Weed?
PA legislators are trying to legalize recreational marijuana and create industry opportunities for Pennsyvanians affected by the war on drugs. Is there an easy first step they could pass before the end of the year?
By Malcolm Burnley
Fear of a Biracial President
Amidst last week’s rally of 14,000 people featuring Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, there was something missing: Any mention of race from the Dems’ presidential ticket
By Malcolm Burnley
BioPhy Uses AI to Predict Life-Saving Medicines
The Philly company supported by Chelsea Clinton's venture capital firm offers a “GPS for Drug Development” that can boost the success rate of clinical trials and get treatments in the hands of patients who need them faster
By Malcolm Burnley
Anuj Gupta Wants Your Immigrants. Now.
Amid a toxic political environment, the new CEO of Philadelphia’s Welcoming Center is urging leaders throughout the state to recognize the importance of wooing immigrants — before it’s too late
By Malcolm Burnley
Incentivize Child Care in any Redevelopment of UArts Real Estate
Several states and New York City offer tax relief to landlords who create child-care facilities. Could a similar policy help bring workers back to Center City?
By Malcolm Burnley