Opinion

What do a historic muckraker, the corruption trial of Johnny Doc, and the long arc of justice in Philadelphia have in common? A robust local newspaper

A formerly incarcerated abolitionist and Penn law lecturer responds to a Citizen article and explains opposition to the bipartisan probation reform bill headed for a vote in the state legislature

A former deputy recalls the legendary Philly transportation chief, who died last week leaving a legacy of mentorship, integrity and citizen-focused service

Philadelphia government is in love with pilot programs. With a $6.2 billion budget, how about making the tough decisions to deploy what works citywide?

A citizen's prayer for our fractured times, from a local leader of the B Corp movement

If Republicans want to be the party of the working class, they must make common cause with an important working class institution: unions.

The president’s assassination, 60 years ago today, left an indelible mark on an Irish Catholic boy growing up in Pennsylvania — and now, on his son

Why gratitude and gratefulness — beyond the “hegemonic holiday colonialism” — matters more than ever

Marcus Foster was a visionary principal of Simon Gratz High School before his murder in 1973. A visionary principal of today on why his message still matters

A young Philadelphian explains the responsibility we all share in steering young people in the right direction — starting with your own block