Opinion & Essay

The Return Day tradition is in danger of being swept up – at least in part – in the polarization that has become commonplace in our nation’s discourse.

A councilmember and union president make the case for the new civil service credit.

Voting isn’t just about being motivated to get somebody out of office, writes Kamryn Davis from PA Youth Vote. It’s about the determination to make change in your community.

The 76ers' proposed arena isn’t happening tomorrow — we have time to vet, analyze, and give careful consideration, argues former Philly Mayor Michael A. Nutter.

From pumpkins and ghosts to witches and ghouls, these are the best-decorated homes in Philly this Halloween season.

Court-watching makes our justice system fairer and builds an educated public, writes Jeremy Isard.

The word ‘jawn’ can be used to replace any noun in a sentence, but the term is more than an interchangeable Philly word. It has a deeper meaning, writes Kae Lani Palmisano.

Philadelphia’s current flag was designed back in 1895. It’s time for a new municipal flag design that represents our city’s culture, history, and future.

It’s time for Philadelphia to invest in solutions that will make our city’s public spaces safer, more equitable, and enjoyable for all, writes Ariel Ben-Amos.

Attorney Jamie Gullen, who has spent a decade representing youth at Community Legal Services, takes aim at the state’s ChildLine Registry for violating due process rights.

The White House’s broadband affordability plan is a big opportunity for Philly — but getting families signed up demands offline efforts, writes Julia Rivera.

For 10 years, Caitlin Nagel has fought for Philadelphians at Community Legal Services. When it comes to justice, she says we need more than “Band-Aid solutions.”

Construction, contractors, and neglect limit your ability to walk on the designated paths along the Delaware.

Behemoth developments in residential communities destroy the fabric that has held people together over generations.

A Philly teen suggests taking away her freedom under the new curfew law is not going to be the path to a safer city.