Opinion

Writing my way back home: Why Eric Smith’s YA novels are nearly all set in Philadelphia | Opinion

Writing my way back home: Why Eric Smith’s YA novels are nearly all set in Philadelphia | Opinion

His latest, “With or Without You,” is out this week. Guess what it’s about?

Should a public school be a vanity project? MCS Charter shutdown raises concerning questions | Opinion

Should a public school be a vanity project? MCS Charter shutdown raises concerning questions | Opinion

Philadelphia Board of Education members acted surprised. Instead, they should act.

For kids with asthma, diesel buses chart a dangerous route back to school | Opinion

For kids with asthma, diesel buses chart a dangerous route back to school | Opinion

1 in 5 Philadelphia children suffers from the respiratory disease.

Philadelphia leaders set course for New Orleans | Opinion

Philadelphia leaders set course for New Orleans | Opinion

Interesting people in interesting places, with GPLEX co-chairs shining bright

Education opinion

Philadelphia’s school board must take charter school standards seriously — and act when they’re not met | Opinion

Philadelphia’s school board must take charter school standards seriously — and act when they’re not met | Opinion

I attended the Moms for Liberty summit. What I heard was an erosion of one of democracy’s most important principles. | Opinion

I attended the Moms for Liberty summit. What I heard was an erosion of one of democracy’s most important principles. | Opinion

Pennsylvania schools have 95 problems, but a bridge ain’t one | Opinion

Pennsylvania schools have 95 problems, but a bridge ain’t one | Opinion

We are Philadelphia history teachers who’ve led workshops at the Museum of the American Revolution. It should cancel the Moms for Liberty event | Opinion

We are Philadelphia history teachers who’ve led workshops at the Museum of the American Revolution. It should cancel the Moms for Liberty event | Opinion

Politics & government opinion

‘Who are you voting for?’ is the wrong question in the Philly mayor’s race | Opinion

‘Who are you voting for?’ is the wrong question in the Philly mayor’s race | Opinion

This is why Philly’s Ethics Board needs more money and a bigger toolkit | Opinion

This is why Philly’s Ethics Board needs more money and a bigger toolkit | Opinion

Pennsylvania’s supervision system is broken. Will this be the year it gets fixed? | Opinion

Pennsylvania’s supervision system is broken. Will this be the year it gets fixed? | Opinion

Embarrassing KOP Rail fiasco should be a wake up call for SEPTA’s board | Opinion

Embarrassing KOP Rail fiasco should be a wake up call for SEPTA’s board | Opinion

Neighborhood and Housing opinion

Philly has four medical schools, yet 1 in 5 residents don’t have a primary care provider | Opinion

Philly has four medical schools, yet 1 in 5 residents don’t have a primary care provider | Opinion

When your caretakers can’t even get care, something is seriously wrong.

The power of community voice in making Philadelphia a healthier place to live | Opinion

The power of community voice in making Philadelphia a healthier place to live | Opinion

Eagles fan: No love for the NFL, but postponing the game was the right thing to do | Opinion

Eagles fan: No love for the NFL, but postponing the game was the right thing to do | Opinion

Idea for Philly homeowners who want to give back: Rent like your kids live here | Opinion

Idea for Philly homeowners who want to give back: Rent like your kids live here | Opinion

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Sports opinion

Working at 97.5 The Fanatic: I got a talk radio job during a golden moment for Philly sports | Opinion

Working at 97.5 The Fanatic: I got a talk radio job during a golden moment for Philly sports | Opinion

Major League Baseball owners are failing America | Opinion

Major League Baseball owners are failing America | Opinion

Maybe Ben Simmons *was* injured, says a lifelong Sixers fan (Opinion)

Maybe Ben Simmons was injured, says a lifelong Sixers fan (Opinion)

More opinion

A Black woman in Philadelphia, I was burnt out at 32. I remembered my heritage, and changed my story. | Opinion

A Black woman in Philadelphia, I was burnt out at 32. I remembered my heritage, and changed my story. | Opinion

Breakfast at Sulimay’s: An ode to the Fishtown diner, one of a dying breed

Breakfast at Sulimay’s: An ode to the Fishtown diner, one of a dying breed

We can’t let climate change warnings fall on deaf ears — it’s time for Pa. lawmakers to act | Opinion

We can’t let climate change warnings fall on deaf ears — it’s time for Pa. lawmakers to act | Opinion

SEPTA’s board can nix the Conshohocken garage boondoggle this week | Opinion

SEPTA’s board can nix the Conshohocken garage boondoggle this week | Opinion

What do a Philly museum president, city planner, and corporate VP have in common? They collaborated at GPLEX (and you can too) | Opinion

What do a Philly museum president, city planner, and corporate VP have in common? They collaborated at GPLEX (and you can too) | Opinion

Philadelphia needs a civics revolution | Opinion

Philadelphia needs a civics revolution | Opinion

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