Opinion News – Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia Marathon

Local

History Column: Why our marathon is pure Philly

By Michael Leibrandt

Pennsylvania

Opinion

Op-ed: Protecting Pennsylvania’s students from gun violence

By Beth Dale, Pennsylvania PTA President

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Local

History Column: Honoring heroes and history in Philadelphia

By Michael Leibrandt

Latino vote

Opinion

Hispanic Chamber CEO: Why every Latino vote matters

By Jennifer Rodriguez

turnpike

Opinion

Op-ed: PA Turnpike’s Open Road Tolling is dramatically improving safety

By Mark Compton, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Pete Rose

Local

Op-ed: Why Pete Rose was perfect for Philly

By Michael Leibrandt

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Local

Op-ed: When it comes to saving Philadelphia’s history — the time is now

By Michael Leibrandt

Democrats Pennsylvania

Opinion

Op-ed: Older adults supported us, now it’s our turn to support them

By Najja R. Orr, DBA, FCPP, President and CEO of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

vote Philadelphia

Opinion

Op-ed: Minority voices matter in this election

By George Fernandez, President and CEO, Color & Culture

entrepreneurship

Opinion

LatinoCoating: Recognizing surface-level attempts at diversity and inclusion

By Jennifer Rodriguez

Business

The Business Corner: Appeals Court decision against Fearless Fund sets Black women business owners back

By Teresa Lundy

hunger

Local

Op-ed: Hunger is solvable, so why aren’t we solving it?

By George Matysik

sheriff

Opinion

Op-ed: Sheriff Rochelle Bilal talks initiatives, accomplishments during her tenure in office

By Sheriff Rochelle Bilal

school district homeless

Opinion

Op-ed: We must invest in the education of young Philadelphians

By Dr. Robin P. Cooper, President of Teamsters Local 502: CASA

DEI

Opinion

Op-ed: DEI initiatives makes the Greater Philadelphia region stronger

By Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia City Council President

minimum wage

Opinion

Op-ed: Elected leaders must act now to increase minimum wage

By Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia City Council President

Biden The Business Corner

Business

The Business Corner: Biden administration continues to support small businesses

By Teresa Lundy

Philadelphia Small Business

Latino

Small business, big impact: Invest in our community this holiday season

By Jennifer Rodriguez

Israel supporter at protest holding American flag

AMNY

Editorial | Now is the time for all Americans to defend democracy in Israel, Ukraine and America

AMNY

Editorial | Recognizing the horrors of Hamas amid war in Israel

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