Topic: Guest Commentary

A donor helped fund a fellowship to bring new teachers of color to a suburban district. Here’s why a local educator thinks it’s an idea worth stealing

A local Republican urges his party to embrace what unites regular Americans

Michael Smerconish published a report last week on swing state voters’ fear about immigrants. But, the Welcoming Center’s President/CEO points out, the facts tell a different story

Mayor Parker wants to “clean and green” the city? A longtime Philadelphia journalist knows just where she can start

A lifelong Republican and one-time candidate reminds his fellow party members of what new Americans most want: To know they belong

A philosophy professor, lawyer, and WURD regular warns against embracing distorted histories of African American leaders and activists

As building has begun on the long-awaited park over I-95 along the Delaware River, the director of the William Penn Foundation lays out how we got here and why the process is a model for major development in the city

A former surgeon is one of more than 3,000 Americans waiting for a lung transplant — among more than 100,000 patients waiting for any kind of organ. Here’s how you can help

Last month’s annual count of unhoused people helps determine federal funding for some of our most vulnerable citizens. So why isn’t it more accurate?

A local education leader urges school officials and other civic stakeholders to come together around a singular vision for Philly’s students — one that creates opportunity