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Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee, right, hands the election results to Georgetown Town Crier Kirk Lawson as Sussex County Return Day in 2018. (Delaware State News / Chuck Snyder)
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Delaware post-election show of unity in jeopardy: Will Return Day fall victim to political polarization?

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.

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This Philadelphia ballot question could help solve the workforce crisis in city government

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

3 months ago

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When I was 18, I voted to get Trump out of office. Now I vote to make Pa. a better place to live

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.

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The 76ers’ proposed arena could give Market East the lifeline it needs

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.

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This spooky season, Philadelphians are going all out with decorations

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

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If more people attended criminal court, we could advance criminal justice. Here’s how

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

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‘Jawn’ is more than a noun. It connects us to who we are, beyond our city and region

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.

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Philly’s city flag is over 120 years old. It’s time for something new

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.

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More parklets, plazas, and streeteries: Why now is the time for Philly to invest in making our streets safer and better

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.

5 months ago

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Pa.’s ChildLine Registry does more harm than good for children of color

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.

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To get unconnected neighbors online, Philly needs to ramp up offline efforts

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

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I’ve worked at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia for 10 years. Here’s why I’m angry — and why I want big change

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.”

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Running and walking on the Delaware River Trail may be putting yourself at risk

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

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‘Community is irrelevant’ to developers who have tried to exploit Chinatown

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

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A curfew isn’t the way to protect Philly teens

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

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