Life, Death, Democracy and … Pins?

How Elkins Park-based Common Practice is at the forefront of a revolution

By Jessica Blatt Press

Is there a difference between Jim Kenney and Donald Trump?

The mayor’s vendetta against Philly Mag is just the latest in a disturbing series of similarities

By Larry Platt

Trump v. The Media

Feeling anxious with every headline from D.C.? On Tuesday, join a panel of journalists from the frontlines to talk about why a free press matters

By Larry Platt
Jun

12

EVENT:

Free Press in the Trump Age

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018
6:30 pm-8:00 pm

at University of Pennsylvania School of Law, Michael A. Fitts Auditorium

Presented in partnership with The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Ah, Nostalgia

Philly native Pat Cunnane’s Obama White House memoir takes us back to what feels like decades ago

By Larry Platt

Trust and Citizenship in the Trump Era

A new program by the Welcoming Center teaches new immigrants to be civically-engaged—so they can become citizens who make a difference

By Jill Harkins

How The Eagles Defy Trumpism

In case you needed another reason to root for our team

By Larry Platt
Reality Check

Is Philly In Denial About Its Jobs Problem?

WURD’s afternoon host contends unemployment is worse than officials want you to know

By Charles D. Ellison

Thank God For Charlie Dent

Catching up with the Republican congressman from the Lehigh Valley who has become the most reasonable man in politics

By Larry Platt

Divide and Rule, Philly-Style

Whether it’s legislation targeting Korean delis or street drummers, are progressives playing into Trump’s hands?

By Larry Platt