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One day last month, newspaper stories shined a light on the troubles, triumphs and transformations happening in communities across Pennsylvania.
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by William M. Cotter, President & CEO Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
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10/9/25
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As the medical director of Temple University Hospital’s bariatric surgery division, I’ve seen great advancements in obesity treatment over the years.
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by Dr. Rohit Soans
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10/2/25
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There are more forces at work than ever to silence free and fearless reporting, and there are fewer resources than ever to undertake the independent, unbiased investigative journalism that keeps our government honest.
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9/25/25
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Since I began my tenure as Executive Director of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy in January, the question I hear most often is, “How was ‘that’ allowed to be built in Chestnut Hill?”
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by David Gest, Esq.
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9/25/25
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As an intensive care physician, I’ve spent my career recognizing and treating critical conditions. And today, when I look at the Democratic Party — the one I’ve been a dedicated member of since even before I could vote — I see a party literally fighting for its life.
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by David Oxman
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9/11/25
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In the midst of daytime showers drenching Philadelphia — when the driving rains fall at just the right angle over City Hall — it almost looks like William Penn is relieving himself onto the metropolis that he created.
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by Michael Thomas Leibrandt
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9/4/25
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It’s a sad day in Philadelphia as we watch the slow unraveling of our public transit system because of petty politics.
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by Bob Previdi
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8/28/25
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As I write this, SEPTA is set to make deep cuts to bus, trolley, and train service — and significantly raise fares. These cuts and hikes will be catastrophic, and they were entirely avoidable if the Republican-controlled Senate had simply done its job.
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by Pa. State Rep. Tarik Khan 194th District
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8/21/25
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I’m Dr. Karl Morris, and I’m running to be the U.S. congressperson for Pennsylvania’s Third congressional district.
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by Karl Morris
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8/14/25
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Given the brutality of the ICE raids both locally and nationally, we can no longer deny we are in a “man’s inhumanity to man” moment.
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by Paul Rappoport
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7/31/25
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It's a giant tax and spending bill that cuts massive holes into the social safety net.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan
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7/24/25
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With temperatures over 100 degrees during the recent heat wave, Philadelphians were left tired, sweaty and uncomfortable.
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by Flora Cardoni and State Rep. Darisha Parker
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7/24/25
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Sadly, 2009 was the last time Pennsylvania raised its minimum wage.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan
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7/10/25
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While journalism is proud of its achievements, with so many newspapers going out of business, it’s harder to quantify whether corruption is increasing. So support your local newspapers.
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by Donna Shaw
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7/3/25
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As the Semiquincentennial (or 250th anniversary) of our great nation has begun, it is worth asking: What does freedom mean in the 21st century?
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by David M. Sanko, Executive Director, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
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6/26/25
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Legislation in the Pennsylvania Senate risks allowing local governments to operate in the shadows, leaving taxpayers unaware of decisions.
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by William M. Cotter, President, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association
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6/26/25
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The CHCA is proud to be part of Northwest Philadelphia’s Save the Train and Step Up for SEPTA coalition.
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by Anne McNiff
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6/19/25
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Older adults face one of the most serious threats to the programs and services they have relied on for 60 years, and that threat could undo decades of progress.
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6/12/25
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We have lived our entire adult lives in the Northwest section of the city and, most recently, in its suburbs. One of the constants has been the Chestnut Hill Local.
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by Bob Elfant
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6/5/25
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In the 2024 election, the top issue for voters was affordability. People may be working as hard as ever, but their money is not going as far.
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by State Rep. Tarik Khan, (D. Phila)
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5/22/25
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