Weary and Wary of the Philadelphia School District Passion Play? Another Approach
Every year with the coming of the summer solstice, Philadelphia School District honchos put up a hue and cry for money to put a band-aid on a total debacle. Every year we hear of cuts beyond the bone and the… Read the rest
A year wasted? That’s up for debate
By Andrew Staub
PA IndependentThe theme at the state Capitol this week could be “unfinished business.”
After all, Republican Gov. Tom Corbett has refused to sign a no-new-taxes budget passed by state legislators from his own party and… Read the rest
Senate Committee Says Pigeon Shoots are Animal Cruelty
HARRISBURG, Pa.–The Pennsylvania State senate may vote on a bill this week that will make it a first degree misdemeanor to kill a cat or dog “for the purpose of human consumption.” The penalty is a fine of $1,000-$10,000 and… Read the rest
Pennsylvania Dramatically Decreased Funding for Higher Education from 2008-2014
State Ranks Low in Seven of Eight Indicators
Most of the debate surrounding Governor Corbett’s education polices have focused on the impact of budget cuts on public schools K -12. Reductions in full-day kindergarten programs, furloughed teachers, increased… Read the rest
The Phillies Are Not Phigments of Imagination
Newspapers are often a “court of last resort” for our readers whose problems can’t be dealt with elsewhere.
Thus, it was no great surprise to receive a letter from a young girl who was confused about the Philadelphia Phillies. In… Read the rest
Two Midstate activists still looking for total gift ban for lawmakers
