NYC should allow short-term rentals
For most Americans, homeownership is the key to achieving financial security and their entrée to the middle class. In New York City, fewer than a third of our 8.4 million…
Some Philly special education students get no speech language services, despite being federally guaranteed them. Here’s why.
Hundreds of Philadelphia School District special education students are not getting services they are legally entitled to receive, those on the ground in city schools say — including speech, occupational…
From a departed colleague, life lessons about fatherhood, forgiveness, and second chances
I had the pleasure of working with Michael Days for a number of years, but didn’t get to fully know him until after his sudden passing last month at age…
Progress is the real patriotism: The next president outlines the mandate
The author has obtained an advance copy of a speech that the Democratic president-elect plans to deliver in three years on Nov. 17, 2028. My Fellow Americans: I would like…
Two Philly jazz musicians made an album called ‘Break Up With the Sound.’ Then they fell in love.
Sometimes it’s the little things that can test a relationship. Like screwing up the track order on your first album as co-bandleaders. Vocalist Michelle Lordi and bassist Matthew Parrish, both…
Trump pardons ex-NYPD cop convicted of acting as agent of China
President Trump pardoned a former NYPD cop convicted in federal court of acting as an agent of China, though he had two GOP lawmakers in his corner, proclaiming his innocence.…
Long Island Vietnam vet, 80, fatally struck by stolen car outside granddaughter’s school
An 80-year-old Vietnam War veteran died after being struck by a man driving a stolen car in Long Island on Friday, police said. The victim, Peter Morris, of South Farmingdale,…
10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Child Busy Over Summer
PRWire: 10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Child Busy Over Summer PRWire: Summer is a time for children to relax, explore, and have fun. However, keeping them entertained without breaking…