Now that you’ve read the title of the essay, I can ask you the question: Did you ever think you’d […] The post Mozart, Picasso — and Trump? appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
From the late 1980s to the mid-1990s Philadelphia saw a long succession of sensational murder cases and trials. Gary Heidnik’s […] The post Gregory Tony’s rise — How a 1993 Philly homicide disappeared from the record appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
This installment of our series of interviews with school director candidates across Pennsylvania brings us to the Central Bucks School […] The post Andrew Miller — Central Bucks School District appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
(The Center Square) – Last year, Erie and Reading joined four other locations across Pennsylvania currently designated as City Revitalization […] The post Can redistributing taxes help Erie revitalize? appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
By Beth Ann Rosica The post Lawsuit ends with ‘Black Doctors Directory’ opening to all physicians appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
As the smokestack-based economy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania began to recede in the later decades of the last century, […] The post Will Pennsylvania’s congressional appropriators help save Pennsylvanians’ health and jobs? appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
If you love American history, our city is for you. In my youth, I wondered how so much American history […] The post Seeing America’s history in Philadelphia — while you still can appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
In a recent column, Guy Ciarrocchi argues that SEPTA is “broken, not broke”. I disagree and believe that Mr. Ciarrocchi’s […] The post A response to Guy Ciarrocchi — SEPTA is, in fact, broke appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
Defendant Robert Capone, of the 2000 block of Reserve Drive, faces sentencing later this year in Montgomery County Court. By Tony Di Domizio The post Philadelphia man admits to fake Jason Kelce memorabilia scheme appeared first on Broad + Liberty.| Broad + Liberty
When I joined the Naval Reserve after my time serving active duty in the United States Navy, I chose my […]| Broad + Liberty
Government Op-Ed| Broad + Liberty
Has unchecked local autonomy bred systemic dysfunction that higher levels of government may be better positioned to correct in both DC and Philadelphia? By A. Benjamin Mannes| Broad + Liberty
A health care desert has emerged in Delaware County. There are currently only two hospitals, Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald, operating […]| Broad + Liberty
Dugan will appear on the ballots as a Republican thanks to write-in voters in May. By Melissa S. Finley| Broad + Liberty
The Department of Public Health for the City of Philadelphia has not reported a single case of the West Nile […]| Broad + Liberty
(The Center Square) – Following a Sunday night session and heated floor debate, the House passed a Hail Mary transit […]| Broad + Liberty
(The Center Square) – An explosion at a U.S. Steel mill on Monday killed at least one worker and left […]| Broad + Liberty
Congressional Republicans, with President Trump, delivered on our promise to extend tax relief for families and small businesses. The One […]| Broad + Liberty
Every time I walk by the statue of Christopher Columbus a few blocks south of my office, I get flashbacks […]| Broad + Liberty
Have you heard of this year’s meaningless summer controversy? It concerns commercials by American Eagle for its pretty ordinary jeans […]| Broad + Liberty
As Philadelphia prepares for the start of another school year, the city finds itself confronting a dual crisis that threatens to disrupt […]| Broad + Liberty
I’m one of the 43 percent of Americans who according to Gallup, self-identify not as Republicans or Democrats, but as […]| Broad + Liberty
Montgomery County's sheriff has a lucrative — and controversial — side hustle in Upper Darby. By Bradley Vasoli| Broad + Liberty
News| Broad + Liberty
There is a group of students in our state who have become a political piñata — the object attacked repeatedly, […]| Broad + Liberty
From The Editors| Broad + Liberty
Democrats love to use the word “sustainable” lately, so they really ought to take their own advice and look at […]| Broad + Liberty
I was recently discussing shoplifting with a store manager in South Philadelphia. He was complaining about shoplifters, especially organized crews […]| Broad + Liberty
Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District seat to replace […]| Broad + Liberty
The current sanitation strike in the city got me thinking about the trash police that used to patrol the streets. […]| Broad + Liberty
As a matter of personal orientation, I am reflexively pro-union. My father was a union organizer, and became president of […]| Broad + Liberty
Martin “Marty” Young, senior managing partner at M3 Partners, has filed a statement of candidacy to seek the Republican nomination […]| Broad + Liberty
I was leaving immigration court the other day, feeling fairly good about the fact that two of my clients had […]| Broad + Liberty
Education in Pennsylvania is at a crossroads. Closures during the pandemic set students back years. And a landmark Commonwealth Court […]| Broad + Liberty
(The Center Square) – House Republicans issued a petition to discharge Senate Bill 9, known as the Save Women’s Sports […]| Broad + Liberty
Yes, the headline is correct. Another public school district is bribing poor families to transfer back to the very schools […]| Broad + Liberty
Education| Broad + Liberty
It’s time to grant access to the ballot box at every stage of the process. By Tasliym Morales| Broad + Liberty
A commitment to remembering what the Covid “experts” did to us four years ago. By Guy Ciarrocchi| Broad + Liberty
The Economy| Broad + Liberty
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers from Philadelphia and across the commonwealth gathered in the Capitol Monday to garner support for […]| Broad + Liberty
Carfentanil, a deadly synthetic opioid drug, is not new to the Philadelphia area. Deaths from the drug were first reported […]| Broad + Liberty
When Pope Francis was alive he fired off comments while traveling in the papal plane from Asia to Rome. Air […]| Broad + Liberty
A Delaware County court recently killed Upper Darby’s new income tax and restrictive public forum rules as well as a […]| Broad + Liberty
This might appear to be a frivolous observation, given other issues that have hit the headlines over the past few […]| Broad + Liberty
“This is going to be remembered as a catastrophic moral crime.” Bari Weiss, on RealTime with Bill Maher. By March […]| Broad + Liberty
Article II of the United States Constitution plainly states “[t]he executive Power shall be vested in a President of the […]| Broad + Liberty
In 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly awarded $250 million in public school facilities funding to nearly 300 […]| Broad + Liberty
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” Martin Luther King, Jr. posed that question […]| Broad + Liberty
The South Side School District Board of Directors voted unanimously in October to approve several staff, including the superintendent and […]| Broad + Liberty
Abortion is supposed to be a tough issue for Republican Dave McCormick, but he had the best of it in Tuesday night’s debate with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D). Casey was asked by a moderator about the years he spent describing himself as a pro-life Democrat and why he changed. […]| Broad + Liberty
Since President Biden withdrew from seeking re-election in late July, there has been speculation about the individual or individuals most responsible for that happening. On a nationally televised address, Biden said, in part, “So, I’ve decided the best way forward, is to pass the torch to a new generation.” That […]| Broad + Liberty
In under two months, Americans witnessed President Biden’s pitiful debate performance, the near assassination of former President Trump, Biden’s withdrawal from the race, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, the selection of both major parties’ vice-presidential candidates, and Vice President Harris’ lock on her party’s nomination for president. This maelstrom […]| Broad + Liberty
Former State Representative Mike Vereb (R) resigns amid allegations that he subjected a former employee to unwanted sexual conversations.| Broad + Liberty
“The hypocrisy of claiming to protect victims of sexual harassment, while his administration quickly and quietly hands out NDAs should not be lost on anyone,” one Republican state senator said. By Todd Shepherd| Broad + Liberty
It’s time for the President to be honest with the American people. By Andy Bloom| Broad + Liberty
The Supreme Court defends the Constitution, limits the power of unelected officials By Guy Ciarrocchi| Broad + Liberty