Letters to the editor
Another lousy job by school district
I guess the school district put the cart before the horse. Buying millions of dollars worth of Chromebooks without access to the internet is like buying a car and...
Our role in this crisis
By U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle
The last four months have been unlike any other time in the history of Northeast Philadelphia, and of our country. It’s been four months since the first diagnosed coronavirus case...
Philly Area Doctors Need Governor Wolf’s Help
In Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania, doctors and nurses are stepping into uncharted waters to care for patients affected by COVID-19. Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania legislature need to do their part by protecting...
Letters to the editor
Send Gary to Charlotte
Hello, this is Gary Grisafi, Republican leader of the 53rd Ward. I am happy to announce that I will be running in the primary election on Tuesday, June 2, for delegate...
The road to recovery goes through the frontlines
By State Rep. Joe Hohenstein
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us, and though our immediate future remains unclear, one thing is for certain — we are all in this together.
It saddens me to...
Council leadership: Philly, we can drive down COVID-19 cases
By Darrell L. Clarke, Cherelle Parker, Curtis Jones Jr. and Mark Squilla
Every day, we hear new numbers. One day, it is 314. The next day, it is 224. Every number is a real person...
Letters to the editor
To kids who use Northeast Regional Library
I hope you are well and doing all that you can to stay safe during this difficult time of the pandemic coronavirus. I know that you miss the...
Easing the financial burden in time of need
By Councilman Allan Domb
When I started this year, my goal was to continue solving our city’s poverty crisis. Like everyone else, I wasn’t thinking about what was about to hit. However, every crisis presents...
Letters to the editor
It’s all China’s fault
The coronavirus came from “wet markets” in China. This is the third pandemic to come out of China in 20 years. Wet markets have live animals, feces and blood everywhere as...
Letters to the editor
Make America dead again
After reading the stirring tribute to Cpl. O'Connor, I soon found myself shaking my head in disbelief at the laughable comments expressed by your readers. President Trump makes America great again...