Parents pack Lower Merion SD meeting to demand Chromebook opt-out
Beth Ann Rosica’s writings are a blend of news, opinion, and analysis. Over 100 parents, students, and community…
New York’s loss should be Philadelphia’s gain
From the Editors: New York’s loss should be Philadelphia’s gain
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Sen. McCormick visits Bellwether District
What was once acres and acres of oil refineries has been transformed into a new industrial campus in…
The Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission cannot ‘get stuff done’
Pennsylvania doesn’t have a state human relations commission any more — not one that functions, anyway. Founded in…
The Elephant in the Room
Welcome to “The Elephant in the Room,” a new Broad + Liberty column with information, insights, and musings.…
Philadelphia’s job-killing wage tax — and a better alternative
On January 1, 1940, Philadelphia became the first American city to levy a wage tax. The idea was…
Pennsylvania’s welfare fraud rate soars 165% in 2025
Pennsylvania’s welfare fraud rate surged 165 percent in 2025, vaulting the Commonwealth to the fourth‑highest rate in the…
Pennsylvania’s rising electric bills aren’t an accident. Here’s how to fix them.
Americans are increasingly concerned about the strength of the economy, with the cost of living consistently ranking as…
Politicians in Pennsylvania should focus on real issues, not cellphones
Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Senate voted to ban cellphones in schools in the name of improving “focus,”…
Philly schools superintendent bans local conference hotel rooms following B+L investigation
Less than two weeks after a Broad + Liberty investigation exposed $309,000 in questionable conference spending, School District…
Bilal makes Philadelphia law enforcement a global laughingstock
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal is facing intensifying backlash after an unprofessional recruitment video featuring her office’s costly mascot,…
Fixing Pennsylvania’s local government patchwork starts with fixing the law
The new year in Pennsylvania brought with it a rarity in local government: the consolidation of two municipalities.…