Philly Joy Bank dishes out cash to pregnant women

This pilot program plays out against the larger backdrop of a universal basic income.

Appeals court finds School District racist

“A reasonable fact-finder could conclude that the School District acted with a discriminatory purpose.”

Did woke addytude lead to Di Bruno’s slump?

Di Bruno, in effect, declared itself to be anti-cop.

Trump gives Don Lemon what he craves

The Founding Fathers recognized the importance of a free press as a check on authority. The press is not, as Donald J. Trump believes, an enemy of the state. It is the enemy of a corrupt state.

Is it Right versus Left, or right versus wrong?

Based on what a single friend told him, the Cuomo Whisperer, Chris had an on-air epiphany and said, mea culpa, he had been adding to the very real division in America by defining it as Right versus Left.

No, Bucks County has NOT outlawed ICE

The important thing, Ceisler stressed, is that all other cooperation with ICE continued, as it had in the past. Which means I was wrong when I described Bucks as an Open Borders county.

Slavery is white-washed on Independence Mall

Most Americans can stand hearing the truth.

ICE actions are cutting its own throat

It is one more ill-advised tactic that will turn even more Americans against ICE’s efforts to enforce immigration law.

Josh Shapiro, Kamala Harris drop the gloves

I don’t recall Irish or Polish or Italian or Nigerian or Anglo Americans being questioned about divided loyalties.

Trump’s first year was a real doozy

As he sails into his second year, his approval ratings are under water, largely because of his failure to fix the economy.

New Bucks sheriff reverses cooperation with ICE

I believe the majority of Philadelphians and Bucks people probably approve of the Sanctuary policies, which nullify federal law.

Guest Essay: Red-faced over red light cameras

“I predict PennDOT will refuse to allow Philadelphia to add yellow light time to improve safety by more than the cameras can achieve,” says the author

Credit Cards

Sir Trump takes aim at exorbitant credit cards

Why just a one-year cap, or a five-year cap? I don’t know.

Betting

Is a U.S. invasion coming to a country near you?

Spurred by the U.S.-Venezuela-Greenland geopolitical salad, the betting site is dishing out nonstop proposition bets on what it calls the “global saga.”

Riots

This time, Gov. Walz decides to be on guard

Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz kept the windows of the governor's residence open during the riots. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

In Minnesota there's plenty of wrong to go around

Did she deserve to die? Of course not.

Charities

Why do charities ask for precisely $19 a month?

The $19 amount is rooted in marketing and donor behavior:

Eagles Football

Eagles fly higher than Inky football prognosticators

In only 4 games did the 4 geniuses all agree and get it right. 

Bike lanes

FOPS gets a late Xmas gift from Philly court

A few days after Christmas, a late-arriving gift from Santa Claus was received by the Friends of Pine and Spruce nonpartisan, nonprofit citizens’ advocacy group.  Today it is announcing to its members that the Common Pleas Court on the last day of the year denied the city’s motion to

Mummers Parade

A couple of firsts in the Mummers Parade

I can’t say when women wormed their way into the parade. A lot can be hidden under makeup and costumes.

Mummers Parade

String Bands strut without props, scenery

High winds destroyed some String Band props and scenery, meaning there will be no judging on New Year’s Day

New Year's Eve

What are YOU doing on New Year’s Eve?

New Year’s could produce anxiety if you were out and about and dating around, with no special one.

News roundup

And now, the top news stories of 2025

In his first year (part 2) Trump is, without question, the most activist and accessible President in history

Christmas

Thinking about those who work Christmas day

I spent some time yesterday thanking all those who were on the job, performing necessary tasks