Opinion
What Happened to Chris Rabb?
He once wrote a book touting conscious capitalism. Now he’s a Socialist hanging out with podcaster Hasan “F**k the Constitution” Piker. Did he change — or did America?
By Larry Platt
What Julius Erving Taught Me
A lesson on grief and love from the greatest Sixer who ever lived — something to think about during this particular season
By Colm O’Callaghan
Will Independents Decide if Democrats Take Back the House?
The former congressman and veteran on how 2026 could be the biggest change election in decades
By Patrick J. Murphy
Parents’ Rights and Workers’ Rights Can Coexist
A charter school CEO believes the conflicts between public and charter schools has a simple solution: a third party
By Joel D. Boyd
Philadelphia’s Success Depends on Temple
Almost one quarter of Temple’s 2025 freshman class dropped out. A local education leader lays out what the university can do to help students succeed — and graduate
By Sean E. Vereen, Ed.D.
20 Years After Winning My First Election, I’m Back Knocking on Doors
A local former congressman on why he's back to door-to-door canvassing in the name of public service
By Patrick J. Murphy
Healthcare’s Failed Economic Model is Costing American Families
In anticipation of massive Medicaid cuts, a healthcare entrepreneur believes health costs can decrease if we change how we calculate wins
By Stephen Kelly
Just Knock on Your Neighbor’s Door, Already
What connects a Mayfair ward leader with his neighbor who holds diametrically opposing political views? Their shared community
By David Lynn
Who Gets to Hear the Philadelphia Orchestra?
The cost of putting on a symphony has nearly quadrupled since 2020. How, asks a music researcher and teacher, can we keep kids and neighbors engaged?
By Stacy Jarvis
Is this Shapiro’s Chance to Be a National Unifier?
A Pennsylvania pastor urges Governor Shapiro to join 30 others and sign onto a federal tax credit private school scholarship program
By Joshua C. Robertson