Parker deserves credit for decline in crime
This past year, 2025, saw unprecedented drops in the murder rates of cities around the country, with Philadelphia…
Philly suburbs pay Pennsylvania’s highest school taxes, new report finds
Homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs are paying the highest school district taxes across the commonwealth, according to a…
Trust without verification — Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal exposes Philadelphia’s oversight gaps
Ben Mannes: Trust without verification — Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal exposes Philadelphia’s oversight gaps
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An independent path forward for Pennsylvania’s maverick senator
It’s 2026. America’s 250th birthday celebration is coming to Philly. The wheels have been hot-glued back onto the…
Give up the food, and other South Philly stories
Perhaps only in South Philly. Late one evening last month, a delivery driver for a South Philly pizza…
What kind of tree? The city won’t say.
Thom Nickels: What kind of tree? The city won’t say.
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Jeff Cole: Trash in Philly
Jeff Cole: Trash in Philly
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To run for office, City Council members should quit their day jobs
From the Editors: To run for office, City Council members should quit their day jobs
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How a suspected foreign terrorist got a Pennsylvania Commercial Driver License
HARRISBURG, PA — Republican officials in Pennsylvania are demanding an immediate investigation after federal immigration authorities arrested Akhror…
Philly Palestine Day event draws objections from Jewish organizations
Philadelphia’s fifth annual Palestine Day slated for next week in City Hall is stirring up controversy due to…
Bensalem councilwoman says she’s there to stay, disputing rivals’ messaging
A committee supporting Democratic candidates for Bensalem Township Council recently sent out a mailer saying “BENSALEM DESERVES BETTER…
Upper Darby income tax, speech limits, and ARPA reversal fail in court
A Delaware County court recently killed Upper Darby’s new income tax and restrictive public forum rules as well…