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.
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.
Frank Rizzo
What the Rizzo statue agreement really says
The statue can be placed on public land, but with stipulations
Frank Rizzo
As I predicted, the Rizzo statue is returned to rightful owners
“It’s about time. It’s great news,” said Della Barba. “It was worth the fight.”
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.
Sanctuary Cities
Trump searches for way to punish Sanctuary Cities
I would love for the feds to find a way to cut funds to Philadelphia, my city, my home.
Sanctuary City
Is Philly still sanctuary city? Inquirer misses a key point
Like it or not, illegal immigration is against the law, no matter how some try to deny it
Soda tax
Predictably, the soda tax failed to deliver
When the tax was enacted, it was projected to generate about $91 million a year. Can you say pipe dream?
Justice
Closing chapter on my one-time friend, Josh Kruger
I come to bury Josh Kruger, not to praise him. Save the hash about not speaking ill of the dead. Kruger was a child molester who groomed a 15-year-old boy. I wrote about him twice before. Briefly in March 2022, when I explained that the Philadelphia Weekly alternative publication was
Frank Rizzo
Update: Frank Rizzo statue deal set to close
Updating a story published on Jan. 24, 2024: Crusading lawyer George Bochetto, who brought suit against the city on behalf of the Frank L. Rizzo Monument Committee, tells me a deal to return the statue to its rightful owner will be signed “within the next few days.” The city will