Biden’s Delaware Rabbi Stands by his Man

In conversation with the editor of The Forward, Rabbi Michael Beals doubles down on the value of wisdom and makes a Biblical case for the president after a disastrous debate performance

By Jodi Rudoren
Guest Commentary

It’s Time For Joe To Go

A local businessperson, philanthropist and coach has known — and admired — the President for years. Nine months ago, he made a painful case about the 2024 election. We should have listened

By Seth Berger
Guest Commentary

Protest World vs. Political World

The former communications director to the late Sen. Harris Wofford argues there's too much at stake in this election for educated young people not to think critically about the history they risk repeating

By David M. Stone
Guest Commentary

Philly Finally Fights Back

A Republican former Chester County DA on how Philly is turning the corner on crime

By Thomas Hogan
Guest Commentary

Something Doesn’t Add Up at UArts

University of the Arts’ former CFO wants answers about the suddenly-closed school’s $40 million funding gap

By Louis J. Mayer, EdD
Guest Commentary

The Pay Paradox of Early Childhood Educators

A policy advisor and former pre-K teacher calls for more investment in our children’s first educators — a proven investment that pays off for all of us.

By Lyssa Horvath

What We Lose When We Lose UArts

It’s not just downtown real estate and higher education at stake, a longtime Philly arts writer observes. The collapse of the 150-year old institution cuts at the heart of what makes our city beautiful

By Roberta Fallon
Guest Commentary

Keep Low Cost Internet … Low Cost

A local state rep urges the Biden administration to reject a proposal to eliminate a bulk billing provision that allows more low-income Philadelphians easy access to the web

By Rep. Jason Dawkins
Guest Commentary

Keep Tomorrow’s Innovators Local

A pair of tech educators urge city and business leaders to make Philly’s job market ready for young technologists — or risk losing them

By Danae Mobley and Maya Heiland
Guest Commentary

Dear Philly, Please Pay Your Providers

The CEO of a health services nonprofit calls on Mayor Parker to ensure fast, reliable payment to organizations doing the hard work of keeping Philadelphians safe and healthy

By Michael Pearson