Guest Commentary

The Trash Can Can

Ya Fav Trashman has given North Philly residents easy places to put their litter. Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference

By Terrill Haigler
Guest Commentary

Think Before Demolishing Market Street

The Mayor’s Market East Advisory Committee starts meeting today. A longtime urban planner urges them to make a plan before tearing down our history

By Michael Greenle
Guest Commentary

PA Cities Can’t Get Smarter Without Natural Gas

Technology solutions to Philly’s problems increasingly rely on AI, with its high energy demands. A former mayor urges local leaders to ensure we have what we need to make it work

By Michael A. Nutter
Guest Commentary

Kids Can’t Wait for Politicians to Do Their Jobs

The state’s budget impasse is threatening critical services for children with disabilities or developmental delays. The local Easterseals CEO on what that might mean for our future

By Tim Kerrihard
Guest Commentary

John Saler, A Tribute

The longtime political consigliere passed away last week at the age of 67. A close friend’s eulogy movingly captures a true Philly character’s character.

By David Lipson
Guest Commentary

Don’t Cut Off this Lifeline for English Learners

In a city where one in five students are English language learners, we can’t afford not to support their education

By Alyn Turner and Sean Vanatta
Guest Commentary

“I’m So Proud of You”

An award-winning MSNBC contributor and author remembers his first mentor, legendary former Daily News Editor Michael Days, who died last weekend.

By Trymaine Lee
Guest Commentary

No Ballot, No Choice No More

Calling for a reform of the un-democratic process of filling judicial vacancies in Philadelphia.

By Katayun I. Jaffari, Lauren Cristella and Deborah Gross
Guest Commentary

An Unintended Consequence of a Post-Abortion World

More PA women chose sterilization after Roe v. Wade fell, fearing what might happen if abortion were banned in the state. That’s why, a local ob/gyn says, we need to make the procedure easier to access

By Alice Abernathy
Guest Commentary

Let These Teachers … Teach

Two veteran educators on a common sense way to fill teacher vacancies in the Philadelphia School District

By Scott Gaiber and Stephanie Waller