Topic: 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 McKinneyLower taxes? Legal Weed? Saving SEPTA?
A Philly State Rep and Speaker of the House on what to watch from Harrisburg in 2025
By Joanna McClintonHello? 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 RashedCitizens, 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-SukraWhy 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 BinswangerLove 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 TylerPhiladelphia 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 RushdyA 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 OffitWhat 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 RashedFive 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