Guest Commentary

Adaptive Reuse is Not a Loophole

A Philadelphia preservationist argues a City Council policy that changed zoning processes for historic buildings is both intentional and highly effective

By Hanna Stark
Guest Commentary

One of Us

A Southwest Philadelphia educator offers a most patriotic defense of birthright citizenship

By Brandon McNeice
Guest Commentary

Philadelphia Women, Still Underpaid

Our city’s pay equity paradox: Women who work have more education, and still earn less. An executive on how to fix this

By Meghan Pierce
Guest Commentary

Why My First Year of Teaching Won’t be My Last

A teacher at a North Philly elementary school offers a reason to hope for our kids — and a pathway to success in public education

By Kayla Banks
Guest Commentary

The Region’s Most Underrated Economic Engine is Hiding in Plain Sight

Drive-to experiential resorts within two hours of Center City are quietly becoming a local economic engine. Philadelphia's civic leadership should treat them like one

By Josh McCallen

America Belongs to All of Us

Patriotism has never meant pretending America is perfect. It has always meant believing the country is yours to improve

By Patrick J. Murphy
Guest Commentary

Clean Air is Patriotic

A future pulmonologist sees the confluence of the country’s 250th and extreme heat wave in Philadelphia as a sign we need to reverse course on climate change

By Eric Balaban
Guest Commentary

To Celebrate America 250 on July 4, Be like Hungary on November 3

Philly’s done right by democracy’s history this year, but its future will be written by engaged citizens between now and Election Day … and after, too

By David M. Stone
Guest Commentary

Philly Kids Deserve Private Education

A State Senator from Northeast Philly argues Pennsylvania should fund tax credits to independent and faith-based schools

By Joe Picozzi
Guest Commentary

Doing Your (Jury) Duty

The chair of the Bar Association Board served on a jury for the first time. Here’s why he’s glad he did

By Kevin M. Levy