Topic: 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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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