Topic: Guest Commentary

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

Two charter school educators say Philadelphia students are hungry to start their careers — and Philly business leaders need to give them a chance.

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?

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