Mar. 20, 2020 11:56 am
Union and workers reclassified as ‘essential’ claim that the PA Department of Human Services is endangering their safety
“In many cases, the protection of these workers appears to come second to that of the communities they serve,” says Steve Catanese, president of SEIU Local 668.
Mar. 16, 2020 9:00 am
The opportunity for kindness in the wake of COVID-19
"This isn’t a call to ignore precautions or put ourselves at risk. It is a call to be smart and caring, which are not mutually exclusive in this situation," says guest columnist Christine Simiriglia of Pathways to Housing PA.
Mar. 5, 2020 11:59 am
Opinion: Here’s how to advance health equity for kids in Pennsylvania
"As Philadelphia works hard to reverse the poverty rate that has come to define us, we should consider investing in school-based health centers," says guest columnist Julie Cousler Emig.
Dec. 12, 2019 12:44 pm
Hunger is a real crisis for the senior population in Philadelphia
Guest columnist Robert Nowell writes about the nonprofit that helps him eat healthier.
Nov. 15, 2019 2:58 pm
Celebrating our nation’s heroes and hidden heroes this November
While three out of five veterans use the VA Healthcare system for their healthcare, assistance with their everyday needs fall squarely on the shoulders of a caregiver, says guest columnist Yocasta Lora.
Oct. 15, 2019 9:04 am
They’re 49% of Kensington-Harrowgate, but their voices are mostly missing from the Safehouse debate
Where are the Latinx voices? Nonprofits, civic organizations, readers, news media — we can all benefit from examining whether our version of the proposed supervised injection site story is incomplete.
Oct. 10, 2019 3:23 pm
Opinion: A safe injection site will not be good for Kensington. Things will get worse
We’ve received several guest column submissions that address the issue of the proposed supervised injection site in Philadelphia — each written from radically different perspectives. This is the third of those guest columns.
Oct. 8, 2019 12:00 pm
Opinion: Most of the people who want Safehouse in Kensington do not live there
We’ve received several guest column submissions that address the issue of the proposed supervised injection site in Philadelphia — each written from radically different perspectives. This is the second of those guest columns.
Oct. 7, 2019 12:33 pm
Opinion: If Safehouse is allowed to open, our clients will only benefit
We’ve received several guest column submissions that address the issue of the proposed supervised injection site in Philadelphia — each written from radically different perspectives. This is the first of those guest columns.
Jun. 20, 2019 1:11 pm
Report: Arts organizations can be essential part of the solutions to problems of aging
"Agenda: Aging" is the fourth in a series of advocacy reports from the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance looking at the positive impact of arts and culture on important civic issues.