Topic: Guest Commentary

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

Community College teachers are opening minds and changing lives. It's time, a former Temple professor urges, we treated them with the respect they deserve

Despite what you’ve heard, downtown Philly is doing pretty well. Center City District’s President/CEO on how the city is rebounding from the last three years — and what new leaders must do

Cities around the country are using cameras and data analysis to solve and prevent crimes. Is there a candidate, a local resident wonders, who will do the same in Philly?

More than 60 percent of voters are over 50. That’s just one reason, the AARP’s state director says, candidates should listen to them

Safer, healthier and more environmentally equitable neighborhoods are key to Philly’s future success. Here’s what a group of local organizations say our next mayor must do

Mayoral and Council candidates must vow to strengthen our local democracy — and make sure government works for the people. Committee of Seventy’s chief policy officer lays out with what they should do

The world — and our city — will transform over the next decade. What the next mayor does — or does not do — will shape the future, for better or worse.