Opinion & Essay

A holistic approach is necessary for Philadelphia to create a more equitable historical preservation process, writes grassroots preservationist Dana Fedeli.

Filmmaker Michelle Ortiz produced Las Madres de Berks to share the stories of detained immigrant families and the fight to close down the state’s oldest family prison.

Why is a movement dedicated to the vitality of cities so focused on commercial real estate?

Murali Balaji, Ph.D., explains why Kamala Harris’ mother, Shyamala Gopalan, didn’t have much of a choice when raising her daughters as Black.

Not all Italian Americans want statues of Christopher Columbus to represent their familial history.

Philadelphia is facing a long road to recovery. History shows us that public spending on the arts can bolster the economy — and the health of communities.

The fight for the Black vote has never been more important.

The Philadelphia Historical Commission and Philadelphia Art Commission – are the legacy of systemic racism and racial exclusion.

“Shifting the order of names on a waitlist is not a solution but rather an unjust, unethical, and illegal act,” writes PHA CEO Kelvin A. Jeremiah.

Rev. David Brown, who moderated the 12th annual Beer Summit, reflects on the conversation that occurred hours after Congressman John Lewis was laid to rest.

Hygiene theater might make classrooms safer, but what about the community?

Government must act — and provide support for housing if we don’t want to see homeless encampments take over our public spaces.

COVID-19 has hurt SEPTA immensely. Now is the time to make changes to protect riders and employees while strengthening the system for the future.

Photographs of Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront reveal the intertwined fates of nature, industry and culture.

Studies show criminal records checks do not make campuses safer — but they discriminate against Black applicants.