OpinionBen Franklin created the Philadelphian: Nine weird stories that prove it From the moment he arrived here 300 years ago this week, Franklin began drafting a blueprint for the quintessential Philadelphian.
OpinionBen Franklin created the Philadelphian: Nine weird stories that prove it From the moment he arrived here 300 years ago this week, Franklin began drafting a blueprint for the quintessential Philadelphian.
OpinionA MAGA gunman in New Mexico and ‘the end of politics’ in AmericaDonald Trump's increasingly violent vision is coming through loud and clear to supporters like the MAGA gunman in New Mexico.
OpinionA MAGA gunman in New Mexico and ‘the end of politics’ in AmericaDonald Trump's increasingly violent vision is coming through loud and clear to supporters like the MAGA gunman in New Mexico.
OpinionIn tying government shutdown to cutting aid for Ukraine, MAGA Republicans put America lastExtremists within the GOP have made defunding military aid to Ukraine a centerpiece of their refusal to pass appropriations bills, as the party of Reagan becomes the enabler of Putin.
OpinionIn tying government shutdown to cutting aid for Ukraine, MAGA Republicans put America lastExtremists within the GOP have made defunding military aid to Ukraine a centerpiece of their refusal to pass appropriations bills, as the party of Reagan becomes the enabler of Putin.
OpinionOn JoAnne A. Epps, and the health impacts of racism and sexismResearch shows that experiencing racism and sexism is linked to a host of health issues. No one knows if this was a factor in the deaths of prominent Black women lately, but it's got me thinking.
OpinionOn JoAnne A. Epps, and the health impacts of racism and sexismResearch shows that experiencing racism and sexism is linked to a host of health issues. No one knows if this was a factor in the deaths of prominent Black women lately, but it's got me thinking.
OpinionHumanitarian crisis at the border is a test of America’s soul. We’re flunking it.The sins of a U.S.-led world — imperialism, inequality, pollution — caused a Central American refugee crisis. Nationalism won't fix it.
OpinionHumanitarian crisis at the border is a test of America’s soul. We’re flunking it.The sins of a U.S.-led world — imperialism, inequality, pollution — caused a Central American refugee crisis. Nationalism won't fix it.
OpinionPhilly looting, riots are wrong. But so is ignoring what is driving the behavior.According to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “A riot is the language of the unheard.” The city isn't listening hard enough.
OpinionPhilly looting, riots are wrong. But so is ignoring what is driving the behavior.According to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “A riot is the language of the unheard.” The city isn't listening hard enough.
OpinionTwelve hours in Philadelphia that broke my heart The gulf between joy and pain in Philly on Tuesday became too expansive for me to navigate.
OpinionTwelve hours in Philadelphia that broke my heart The gulf between joy and pain in Philly on Tuesday became too expansive for me to navigate.
OpinionOnce in danger of closing its doors, Philadelphia’s oldest Black bookstore’s legacy is now historically markedWhen Philadelphia steps up to support its sacred spaces, anything is possible. Hakim's Bookstore is proof of that.
OpinionOnce in danger of closing its doors, Philadelphia’s oldest Black bookstore’s legacy is now historically markedWhen Philadelphia steps up to support its sacred spaces, anything is possible. Hakim's Bookstore is proof of that.
OpinionRobot cat servers may deliver your next Philly mealThe BellaBot delivery robot helps waitstaffs at area restaurants serve meals, with a side of cattitude.
OpinionRobot cat servers may deliver your next Philly mealThe BellaBot delivery robot helps waitstaffs at area restaurants serve meals, with a side of cattitude.
OpinionDismissing the charges against the officer who killed Eddie Irizarry also dismisses the urgent need for police accountabilityOnce again, Philadelphia police are not held accountable, in a city where the bonds between community and police are broken.
OpinionDismissing the charges against the officer who killed Eddie Irizarry also dismisses the urgent need for police accountabilityOnce again, Philadelphia police are not held accountable, in a city where the bonds between community and police are broken.
OpinionSouth Philly’s former refinery site is the city’s next big job center. Can it avoid the Navy Yard’s mistakes?The Bellwether District will start construction on two warehouses this fall, paving the way for a logistics hub that could employ 19,000 people. No one knows yet how everyone will get there.
OpinionSouth Philly’s former refinery site is the city’s next big job center. Can it avoid the Navy Yard’s mistakes?The Bellwether District will start construction on two warehouses this fall, paving the way for a logistics hub that could employ 19,000 people. No one knows yet how everyone will get there.
OpinionWhy GOP doesn’t want Menendez to quit | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Trump visits the store that just sold a racist Jacksonville mass killer his AR-15.
OpinionWhy GOP doesn’t want Menendez to quit | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, Trump visits the store that just sold a racist Jacksonville mass killer his AR-15.
OpinionElectric vehicles are not without environmental consequencesLithium mining for EV batteries perpetuates some of the same harm as gas-powered vehicles.
OpinionElectric vehicles are not without environmental consequencesLithium mining for EV batteries perpetuates some of the same harm as gas-powered vehicles.
OpinionThe gang does the Mann: Highlights from ‘The Always Sunny Podcast’ live in Philly The crowd cheered a surprise appearance by Kaitlin Olson and booed a shocking confession from Glenn Howerton.
OpinionThe gang does the Mann: Highlights from ‘The Always Sunny Podcast’ live in Philly The crowd cheered a surprise appearance by Kaitlin Olson and booed a shocking confession from Glenn Howerton.
OpinionCan Taylor Swift save U.S. democracy if Joe Biden can’t? Here’s an idea for 2024.A pop star's voter registration frenzy suggests an organized drive to save democracy in '24 can be bigger than decrepit Dems.
OpinionCan Taylor Swift save U.S. democracy if Joe Biden can’t? Here’s an idea for 2024.A pop star's voter registration frenzy suggests an organized drive to save democracy in '24 can be bigger than decrepit Dems.
OpinionCity Council’s bill limiting supervised injection sites didn’t go far enoughProponents argue that the sites save lives. In Philadelphia, however, where Kensington stands as a monument to the toll of addiction, it’s safe to say that most people remain unconvinced.
OpinionCity Council’s bill limiting supervised injection sites didn’t go far enoughProponents argue that the sites save lives. In Philadelphia, however, where Kensington stands as a monument to the toll of addiction, it’s safe to say that most people remain unconvinced.