Guest Commentary

We Can Stop Trashing the Region’s Health

A clean air advocate urges support for Councilperson Jamie Gauthier’s efforts to stop Philly from burning trash

By Russell Zerbo

Predatory Finance + Magical Thinking = Hospitals Close

The private equity takeover and collapse of Crozer Health System isn’t the cause of hospital closures, says an MD and former hospital CEO. It’s a scapegoat for a broken healthcare system

By Frank Speidel

Does Philly Crime Deter Prospective College Students?

A young Philadelphian chose a suburban college over a Philly one in order to feel and be safe for the next four years. Other students will follow suit if our city doesn’t get a handle on crime.

By Jemille Q. Duncan
In Memoriam

A Contrarian When it Counted

A retired Temple professor recalls the life of Pat Gillespie, one of Philly’s “most effective, courageous, decent, and yes, outrageous, leaders”

By Joe McLaughlin
Guest Commentary

Why I Am Proud to Be Ukrainian

The Delaware County DA, a child of a Ukrainian refugee, on being inspired by those “fearlessly carrying the torch of liberty” in his mother’s homeland

By Jack Stollsteimer
Citizens of the Week

Project W

Philanthropic giving circles are all the rage. Three local women focused their all-female group on aiding—and volunteering for—Delaware County nonprofits

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizen of the Week

Patty Bassett

The Delco mom pairs families experiencing hunger in the face of Covid-19 with those who can give—right in their own backyards

By Jessica Blatt Press

Reverend Run

Bill Golderer’s longshot campaign for Congress may be a suicide mission. But is a shot of spirituality just what our politics needs?

By Larry Platt