Guest Commentary

Rittenhouse Row is the Exception that Proves the Rule

A national retail expert and futurist visited Philadelphia to check out our premier shopping district. This is what he learned

By Michael Berne
Guest Commentary

Treat Kids in the Juvenile Justice System as … Kids

Two Philadelphia women incarcerated in their mid-teens ask for support for comprehensive juvenile justice reform bill that has lingered too long in Harrisburg

By Aqilah David and Alexandria Rivera
Guest Commentary

PA Workers Deserve a Living Wage

Champions of workplace justice and sustainability argue it’s high time for our state to raise the minimum wage

By Devi Ramkissoon, Samuel Jones, and Jude Husein
Guest Commentary

We Do Know How to Curb Gun Violence

Police Commissioner Bethel and DA Krasner can't explain the recent drop in gun violence. The head of a community nonprofit on the frontlines says it’s no mystery — but there should be more support

By Mazzie Casher

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