Guest Commentary

Why I Won’t Celebrate MLK on January 20

A Kensington community leader refuses to share the Civil Rights icon’s celebration with an inauguration that validates the January 6, 2021 insurrection

By Dr. Bill McKinney
Guest Commentary

Lower taxes? Legal Weed? Saving SEPTA?

A Philly State Rep and Speaker of the House on what to watch from Harrisburg in 2025

By Joanna McClinton
Guest Commentary

Hello? Is It PA Voters You’re Looking For?

Post Election Day, both major political parties have — once again — abandoned the state they spent so much time in. A local political consultant on why they must listen to voters every year

By Mustafa Rashed
Guest Commentary

Citizens, Your Local Government Needs You!

15 ways to engage constructively and make an impact in 2025 from a former city manager working to build better democracy through civility

By Diane Kalen-Sukra
Guest Commentary

Why We Should Pay Board Members

It takes more than altruism and dedication to oversee the important work of nonprofits, a local entrepreneur and nonprofit advisor argues

By Richard Binswanger
76 Place

Love Thy Neighbor? Not Thy Sixers.

A guest commentary from a prominent Philadelphia Black pastor on why he and some other faith leaders oppose the plan to put an arena in Market East

By Reverend Mark Kelly Tyler
76 Place

Philadelphia is Open for Business

Guest Commentary from the head of the Building Industry Association on why he applauds City Council for approving the new Sixers arena

By Mo Rushdy
Guest Commentary

A Conversation with RFK Jr.

Twenty years ago, CHOP’s renowned vaccinologist talked about vaccine safety with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's nominee to lead Health and Human Services. It’s time to set the record straight about what Offit really said

By Paul Offit
Guest Commentary

What Bob Casey’s Departure Means for Pennsylvania’s Future

A political consultant on why Senator-elect Dave McCormick must continue the longtime incumbent’s legacy of bipartisan problem-solving for all Pennsylvanians

By Mustafa Rashed
Guest Commentary

Five Ways Trump Can Right the DOJ

A former Chester County DA on how the incoming administration can return the justice department to its core mission

By Thomas Hogan