Topic: Reality Check
The Looming Public Housing Fiasco
In the wake of HUD chief Ben Carson’s proposal to triple public housing rent, WURD’s afternoon host calls on the City to find a real solution to our rental woes
By Charles D. EllisonIs Philly In Denial About Its Jobs Problem?
WURD’s afternoon host contends unemployment is worse than officials want you to know
By Charles D. EllisonBeyond Stop-and-Go
Councilwoman Bass’ controversial Stop-and-Go bill is an opportunity to repair the relationship between customers and owners in neighborhood corner markets
By Charles D. EllisonWho cares about bullying in Philly?
WURD’s afternoon host calls on the school district to heed the call for better anti-bullying practices—before it’s too late
By Charles D. EllisonHow Do We Pay for Local Control of the Schools?
With the SRC disbanding, WURD’s afternoon host offers two ideas to avoid raising taxes
By Charles D. EllisonWho Really Won This Election?
As WURD’s afternoon host notes, it wasn’t voters, despite our celebration of 20 percent turnout
By Charles D. EllisonAnother “for the kids” tax?
WURD’s afternoon host warns of the possible consequences of local school board control: More taxes on the poor
By Charles D. EllisonHow does the Parking Authority spend its revenue?
Not on the schools, that’s for sure. WURD’s afternoon host calls for a PPA reckoning
By Charles D. EllisonGo Vote, Please!
WURD’s afternoon host urges anyone who cares about Philly to do more than register. It’s voting that matters
By Charles D. EllisonThe Real Parking Wars
WURD’s afternoon host on how the PPA punishes Philly’s poor
By Charles D. Ellison