Topic: Guest Commentary

A Philly school teacher and veteran who helped create literacy programs in Afghanistan reflects on the incredible people he encountered—and urges help for those who are arriving in our city

Lives and livelihoods are at stake in Philly’s surge of shootings. A state house candidate and public policy advocate urges Harrisburg to act now.

The editor-in-chief of The Forward reflects on how Andrew Cuomo's daughters can make us all better parents—and people

A Philly educator and urbanist bemoans what’s happened to Center City—and urges a renewed sense of urgency to protect our shared spaces

The favorite bourgeois solution to homelessness won’t solve the problem and reveals sneering class bias, a formerly homeless Philadelphian and City staffer says. Why aren’t we doing what actually works?

A Philly pastor and activist urges legislators to ensure high speed internet is not just available everywhere, but affordable to every American 

Here are some ways schools can take action and demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism that is essential for reducing pandemic learning loss

A scourge to some, an expression of joy to others, what to do about ATVs and dirt bikes is a perennial debate in Philly. Here, an idea for settling it once and for all.

It’s more than a sports rivalry. Boston and Philly share DNA as the country’s most historic cities. But only one has shown the will and vision to be an innovative 21st century leader

When trash pickup was again delayed this week, it raised the question: Why doesn’t local government see its citizens as part of the solution? A former city official offers ideas for how the City can do better to meet our expectations