Topic: Guest Commentary

Despite the common perception, Philly-area progressives did just fine, a former Tom Wolf aide contends

The Florida governor announced his presidential candidacy yesterday. A local businessman/philanthropist wonders, what do you think about what he is saying?

… is no longer Philadelphia, a veteran Republican political consultant argues. Now, Pittsburgh holds the title

A shooting survivor and anti-violence advocate has a plan — inspired by our pro sports teams — to get the whole city behind stopping violence

Two addiction professionals say state and city legislatures need more information before voting to prohibit — or legalize — safe consumption sites

The country’s poorest big city is nonetheless rich in other ways. Let’s find a mayor willing to combine Philadelphia’s successes with City services.

Last month’s toxic spill in Otter Creek could have been an environmental catastrophe. A watershed protection expert lays out what we need to do to ensure our rivers stay clean for all Philadelphians

The former mayor and governor's endorsement includes advice and a challenge on how to govern Philadelphia

There are two ways to teach an ideologically divided classroom: Ignore them; or engage them. Could this be a lesson for political discourse outside school too?

The issues that impact voters’ everyday lives are behind-the-scenes, in the streets and even in our homes. Philadelphia’s former managing director on some other things our next leader should pay attention to