Topic: Guest Commentary
Jane Golden’s Arts Agenda
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s executive director delivered a message from the arts to candidates at a forum last month. Here’s what she told them
By Jane GoldenDo. Learn. Change.
The executive director of an impact evaluation group distills five lessons learned in five years of helping mission-oriented organizations make real change in Philly
By Claire Robertson-KraftIn Defense of My Friend, Darrell
A longtime developer responds to a Citizen critique of retiring City Council President Darrell Clarke
By Bart BlatsteinHow To Fund Your Startup
The federal government is providing more capital to startups than ever before: here’s how Philly entrepreneurs can take advantage
By Heath NaquinFirst Time Caller, Long Time Listener
Deadspin’s former editor recalls his late father’s passion for his beloved Eagles — and for WIP talk radio. How would “Big Al from Ambler” have reacted to the Super Bowl loss?
By A.J. DaulerioWhat’s Next for School Funding
A longtime state politics watcher weighs in on the “morally necessary court decision” that could mean more money for local schools — but not without a fight
By Charlie BacasAn Open Letter to Generation X
A new crop of leaders is rising in Philadelphia. A local businesswoman and city booster of a certain age calls on her peers to own their moment
By Corie MoskowMy George Santos Resume
A former state politician asks for your support for … whatever. Just don’t check his facts
By Daylin LeachMemo to Superintendent Tony Watlington
A longtime educator with a piece of advice for the still-new chief of the Philadelphia School District: Start with trust
By Peshe Kuriloff“Help me! Mom, help me!”
Almost 50 years ago, Philadelphia had its own Tyre Nichols moment. But as a legendary Inky reporter and editor recalls, it didn’t end quite the same way
By Bill Marimow