Opinion & Essay

With the right policies, Philadelphia’s development boom could be our Johnny Appleseed moment.

Campus activists challenge President John Fry’s commitment to racial justice based on his approach to community policing and development.

Several dozen families moved into boarded-up Philadelphia Housing Authority properties. The protest encampments face a Wednesday deadline.

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.