Opinion
What We Leave Out When We Teach About Brown v. Board of Education
Lessons about the landmark school desegregation case must include Freedom Schools.
Abigail Henry, Chalkbeat Philadelphia
May 17, 2024
Abigail Henry, Chalkbeat Philadelphia
How Romance and a Road Trip Led to the Purchase of the World’s Oldest Drive-in Theater in Pennsylvania
September 6, 2025
Matt McClanahan and Lauren McChesney bought Shankweiler’s Drive-In in Orefield, Pennsylvania, in 2022 after learning the property might be sold to developers.
York City Council Outlaws Machine Gun Converters to ‘Protect Every Member of Our Community’
September 3, 2025
“We have witnessed the devastating consequences of these types of devices, and the loss of life is nothing short of heartbreaking,” said York City Council President Edquina Washington.
How Pennsylvania Judges Facing Retention Ruled on Key Election Cases
September 3, 2025
The judicial races have become more partisan following court battles over mail voting and redistricting.
Pennsylvania Democrats Attract Some Buzz in the Party’s Bid to Take Back the US House
September 2, 2025
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, 45, is viewed by party operatives as a rising star in Pennsylvania. She will try to unseat Republican freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
The Average CEO Now Makes 632 Times More Than a Typical Worker
September 1, 2025
CEO pay has risen nearly 35 percent since 2019 in absolute terms, while their median worker pay hasn’t even kept up with the U.S. inflation rate.
