Opinion
It’s Time to Make Our Party Their Party
A lifelong Republican and one-time candidate reminds his fellow party members of what new Americans most want: To know they belong
By Guy CiarrocchiIs Philly Undercounting our Homeless Population?
Last month’s annual count of unhoused people helps determine federal funding for some of our most vulnerable citizens. So why isn’t it more accurate?
By Jacob FullerWhat Should We Do with Welcome Park?
A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue
By Mark NicastreThe 3 Numbers Everyone Must Know
An educator and community organizer urges state legislators to pass a bill to raise awareness of, funding for and police integration with mental health service hotline 988
By Vanessa MengWhat if Parenting in Philly Were Easier?
Forget kid-friendly cities. A city that answers to the needs of parents helps all residents, young and old
By Diana LindWe Must Talk About Abortion
On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a local Democratic Congresswoman warns of what’s at stake in 2024: Pennsylvanians’ rights
By Rep. Chrissy HoulahanNeed Workers? Hire a Migrant
Asylum seekers can solve our country’s — and city’s — labor shortage. But only, the head of a Philadelphia refugee support group says, if Congress lets them
By Cathryn Miller-WilsonClaudine Gay’s Enemies Are Not Our Friends
Just a month after Penn President Liz Magill stepped down, a rabbi and author reflects on how culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard University’s president to resign
By Jay MichaelsonWhy Aren’t Funny Mummers … Funny?
The Comics and Wenches are having fun. The crowd watching them? Not as much. Here, some particularly Philly advice.
By Lauren McCutcheonWhy We’re Moving Back to Philly … Again
A former Pennsylvania political aide moved to New York City for a job. Two decades later, he’s coming back to his adopted city — for good
By David M. Stone