DEAD BEAT CITY
Philly is a snail when it comes to paying its bills
90% “of the more than 12,000 outside service contracts that the city signed from fiscal 2020 through January 2025” were paid late.
Sanctuary City
Is Philadelphia a Sanctuary City?
Parker doesn’t want to say so, she doesn’t want to poke the bear, meaning Trump, and bring more ICE to Philly. They operate here right now, but quietly.
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.