Opinion
We Are All In Charge
A Wharton expert on leadership during crisis urges each of us to be a leader at this time of coronavirus
By Michael Useem
Leadership in the time of crisis
Elected official press conferences suddenly make for great TV. Are any of our guys at all Churchillian?
By Larry Platt
We Must Save the Election
WURD’s midday host warns that coronavirus-inspired primary delays could lead to voter suppression and a win for Trump in November—unless we take action now
By Charles D. Ellison
Dear Educators…This is a Lot
A Swarthmore professor pens an open letter to Philadelphia teachers—heroes today even more than usual
By Jen Bradley
The Color of Coronavirus
Black and brown Philadelphians may be the hardest hit by COVID-19—as they are by so many issues. A local writer and educator has some ideas to fight that.
By Hilary Beard
Can Vote-by-Mail Save the Election?
The coronavirus is likely to upend the April 28 primary. That's why Philly 3.0’s engagement director doubles down on his call for mail-in voting
By Jon Geeting
Where’s The Money Going?
As we enter budget season, Paul Levy’s Center City District is out with a new report that lays out 20 years of the city’s spending priorities. Could it be a roadmap?
By Larry Platt
Financing small businesses shouldn’t be so damn hard
The principal of socially conscious developer Shift Capital lays out ways to make it easier to help local entrepreneurs.
By Brian Murray
“Basic income” To The Rescue?
WURD’s midday host praises the boldness of City Council's poverty proposal, with caveats
By Charles D. Ellison
An Early Warning on the New Sheriff?
Rochelle Bilal seemed like a fresh start for the corrupt office. But, Philly 3.0’s engagement director notes, an early spending scandal proves again that the office should be closed
By Jon Geeting