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.
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
Philadelphia poverty
At last — good news for Philly on poverty
Today, I am a homer, a cheerleader.
National Guard
What happens if Trump offers troops to Philly?
On his last HBO show, Bill Maher speculated that the National Guards sent by Southern states were basically an occupation force, “a slow-moving coup.”
Frank Rizzo
What the Rizzo statue agreement really says
The statue can be placed on public land, but with stipulations
DC33
Whew! The DC33 strike is over! Or is it?
The union ratification vote will start Monday, go on for several days (why?) with the results not finalized for one or two weeks
Cherelle Parker
What makes the DC33 strike a tough nut to crack
The union’s demand would raise DC33’s annual salary after three years to $53,251. The city’s offer would raise the average salary to $50,143.
Philadelphia Police Department
It’s back to deep blues for Philly cops
Sooooo, if we know the light blue color has positive vibes, why would PPD change it?
Sanctuary Cities
Part II: How Sanctuary Cities invite disaster
Even those going to heaven get stopped at the gate by St. Peter. No one gets in unvetted.
Sanctuary City
I hope Trump cuts millions from Philadelphia
By now we have anywhere from 10 to 20 million illegals among us. Is 20 million a lot? Only California, Texas, and Florida have that many people.
Cherelle Parker
Mayor Cherelle Parker spends a lot on state-sponsored propaganda
Parker has a history of wanting to confound or muzzle the press.
Bike lanes
The bike fight moves to an issue of the budget
The war has moved from the broad expanse of the ocean to the small inlets along the shore. The battle is over to what extent the bicycle cult can dictate free movement to the lives of everyone else. Hearings on a bill to ban even momentary stopping in bike lanes