Topic: Guest Commentary
George Soros’ Bad Bet on Progressive Prosecutors
Larry Krasner was just one of many DAs funded by the famous investor and philanthropist — all of whom campaigned on less prosecution. A former Chester County DA asks: How’s that been working out?
By Thomas Hogan
The Tipped Wage is Essential to Restaurant Owners and Employees
The manager of a Manayunk restaurant on why Harrisburg shouldn’t mess with the current payment formula for food servers
By Sean McGranaghan
The Letter that Sank School Vouchers in PA
A former Tom Wolfe staffer on one critical misstep of school choice advocates in the state
By Mark Nicastre
The Next Mayor Must Prioritize Sustainable Businesses
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia on how our elected leaders can support values-driven small businesses in Philly
By Devi Ramkissoon
All Students Deserve the Opportunity to Shine. So Do Pennsylvania’s
A senior fellow from the Commonwealth Foundation looks forward to PA passing Lifeline Scholarships, a new school voucher program aimed at helping students in under-performing public schools
By Lenny McCallister
Pennsylvania is Open for Business
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia business leaders make the case for working together to bring jobs and economic opportunities to the state
By Matt Smith and Chellie Cameron
Give School Buildings as Much Attention as I-95
Philadelphia’s section of collapsed interstate reopened in record speed. Why, two City Councilmembers wonder, can’t we do the same for damaged schools?
By Isaiah Thomas and Quetcy Lozada
Build the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway
A Penn urbanist who has helped to revive the 100-year-old idea makes the case for expanding SEPTA in light of the I-95 disaster
By Jay Arzu
More High School Internships, Please
Two charter school educators say Philadelphia students are hungry to start their careers — and Philly business leaders need to give them a chance.
By Malaun Yuille and Noelle Kellich
Turn Veterans Day into a Learning Opportunity
The School District of Philadelphia no longer closes schools for Veterans Day. The president of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade asks: Why not turn the former day off into a day of learning about military service?
By Anthony Murphy