Opinion
Zoren: 6 ABC makes obvious and best choice for station president
Plus, Deborah Brevoort's 'My Lord What a Night' at George Street Playhouse
Flowers: Supreme Court simply ended gerrymandering by skin color
Our columnist writes, "The idea that we can divide people up by race never works....
Serbin: Turning the Paige on overthinking things
Our Talkin‘ ’Bout My Generation columnist tunes into the wisdom of a famous pitcher.
America has never kept its promise to gay people [opinion]
Members of a group that shaped this country from the beginning deserve better treatment.
Paskhaver: What do tax bills and old yeller have in common?
Calling the N.J. Division of Taxation becomes a taxing situation.
Everyday ethics: The best way for people to live with machines
Technology can sustain us, but striking the right balance is essential.
Zoren: New play by U.D. Summer Stage alum at Delaware Theatre Company
Plus, Xfinity's new Stream Store and Stream Saver, and Sue Serio is inspiration
Letter: Please respect the 911 system
A message from the front lines of EMS services
Flowers: David Brooks has a lot of nerve writing about morality and character
Even he admits that there could be eyebrows raised over his divorce and remarriage to...
Superintendents’ forum: A key way to ensure students’ future success
Daniel Boone schools chief notes that learning teamwork and how to face everyday challenges can...
Zoren: Mike Nappi and ‘Shucked’ open at the Forrest this week
Plus, Eleni Delopoulos and 'The Hypochondriac'
Letter: Chester receiver picking fights instead of fixing city
CWA chair asks: What Act 47 goals have been achieved? What real problems have been...
Flowers: Pope putting American Catholics in awkward position
Leo ought to consider that fighting the brutal regime in Tehran is a just war,...
Serbin: Take some advice about getting advice
Susan L. Serbin's Talkin' 'Bout My Generation might be geared toward seasoned citizens, but is...
Paskhaver: There are strings attached to learning classic rock song
Obsession over learning one particular song always ends on a sour note.
Everyday ethics: Character matters for individuals and nations
The underlying basis of what we do deserves close examination.
We aren’t prepared for economic impact of Alzheimer’s [opinion]
Treating dementia as strictly a health problem overlooks the broader effect it has on households...
Zoren: Max von Essen brings cabaret show to Rittenhouse Grill
Plus, Larry Mendte on WOR in New York; '1776' coming to Walnut Street; and what's...
Flowers: Plenty of disdain for misuse of emotionally charged words
Our columnist provides a lesson regarding two particular words that are thrown around a lot...
Closing Pennsylvania’s talent gap starts with affordable higher education [opinion]
Head of state university system outlines importance of boosting access to college.
We’ve been there, done that, when it comes to chaos [opinion]
By William Ehrhart For MediaNews Group A friend of mine recently wrote this to me:...
Pa. student teachers should be paid for their work [opinion]
Aspiring educators should get the same treatment as paid interns in many other fields.
Pennsylvanians need energy affordability, not governor’s legal antics [opinion]
Suing the federal government is not the way to reduce costs for state residents.
Pa. employers can cut tax bill while helping employees afford child care [opinion]
Programs are making a difference for families, but more needs to be done.
Everyday ethics: Beware of these dangerous arguments
The ends rarely justify the means, and might does not make right.
Zoren: Havertown native bringing his play, ‘Unreconciled,’ back to home
Plus, a rundown of new shows debuting this month.
Flowers: While little will change at DOJ, better that Bondi is gone
Our columnist believes she’s "another lady who said the things President Trump wanted to hear,...
Why Pa. must transform educator training [opinion]
Evidence-based practices are essential to teaching reading in the real world.
Serbin: A change of the season provides a reason for change
Susan L. Serbin's Talkin' 'Bout My Generation is geared for the older baby boomer set...
Remember Greatest Generation’s example of Easter food drive [opinion]
A stirring campaign after World War II is something worth emulating.
Paskhaver: She believes career coaching is a Nobel occupation
Our columnist believes career coaching benefits world peace. Hear her out.
Everyday ethics: A prescription for hope from an April fool
The old tale of Don Quixote has much to tell us today.
Passover traditions celebrated with new friends [opinion]
The Jewish festival of freedom continues to have resonance many centuries after the events it...
Zoren: Another top exec at 6 ABC leaves, apparently quickly
Plus, an Audacy exec retired, Maher deserves award he is getting, and one "Rocky Horror"...
Letter: Pennsylvania does need the False Claims Act measure
Writer's rebuttal to a opinion piece previously at delcotimes.com.
Flowers: Even with Roe in place, Gosnell was still allowed to kill and maim
Pennsylvania's politicians were always intimidated by the abortion lobby, and even though they knew about...
Everyday ethics: Practice purposeful life in pursuit of happiness
Advice embraced by ancient philosophers has enduring value.
Eisenhower, ‘Fun Home’ open Wednesday at Media Theatre
Plus, Cayleigh Capaldi and "Sound of Music" coming to the Academy of Music.
Flowers: With shocking Chavez revelations come questions for Huerta
Why are we only finding out about all this now?
Serbin: Decisions, decisions and thinking about making them
In the end, maybe Yogi Berra had the best advice.
Teach students how, not what, to think [opinion]
It's best to find a productive way to deal with difficult topics rather than avoiding...
Paskhaver: Sometimes it seems like life is written in unknown code
Things are complicated for a young person in a rapidly changing profession.
Dispelling the myths of Pa.’s False Claims Act [opinion]
A proposal that promises to bring in more revenue is more likely to have the...
Pitchers don’t call their own strikes; public notices require same independence [opinion}
The law needs to be modernized while ensuring government entities don't hold all the cards.
Everyday ethics: Beloved cat keeps teaching about life and death
The subject of a children's book comes back to share more valuable wisdom.
Neal Zoren: Local actor explores the many sides of Chekhov
Justin Jain is putting his experience to work in "The Dangers of Tobacco" in South...
Restore transparency to Pennsylvania government [opinion]
A court decision hurts the public's ability to know what agencies are doing. The law...
War signifies loss of US international leadership
Former foreign service officer with Reading ties shares his view of the conflict in Iran.
Christine Flowers: Meet two sides of the antisemitic coin, left and right
New York City's first lady and commentator Megyn Kelly have more in common than one...
Pa. Senate must act to protect contraception [opinion]
The House has acted in bipartisan fashion. It's time for the Senate to follow suit.
Everyday ethics: How philosophers have dealt with war
The difficult subject has occupied much attention from great thinkers.
Zoren: Oscar picks, pans and what and who will likely win
Plus, a University of the Arts graduate returns to Philadelphia in “Tina — The Tina...
Flowers: Vicious Iranian regime getting what it deserves
The process might be flawed, and there are issues about how it is managed, but...
Susan L. Serbin’s Talkin‘ ’Bout My Generation: What you know might not solve it, but who you know might
Be attentive to friends and family talking about the details of how their problems got...
Will Wood commentary: Latest case of history repeating?
It is entirely possible that Trump’sassociations with Epstein are not the reason he started another...
Pa. economy depends on competitive freight rail system [opinion]
Merger of two rail giants would hurt industries across the commonwealth.
Paskhaver: Graduating to a new level of understanding a college education
She's counting on her Rutgers education.
Everyday ethics: Becoming the person and nation we want to be
Resist distractions and focus on helping to create a better world for yourself and those...
Zoren: Mandy Gonzalez coming to the Rittenhouse, Marian Anderson
Plus, see Streisand in PBS' 'Timeless,' tribute to Neil Sedaka at his passing, 'Planets' and...
Flowers: Misguided matriarchy can’t dim men’s hockey Olympic gold
Yes, the women's gold is well worth a celebration, too, but let's not be catty...
Zoren: New TV shows debuting, SAG Awards preview, Phillies are back
Plus, the planets and 'Planets' are must-sees, Ex-CBS 3 reporter with NewsNation on Nancy Guthrie...
Flowers: Hatred out in the open from the bottom to top of society
Our columnist writes that there is profit in division: "We don’t march together anymore. We...
Serbin: Having fun with faux phone calls
Susan L. Serbin's Talkin' 'Bout My Generation is a fun and lively look at senior...
Guest column: Justice delayed means justice continues to be denied for the Chester Trio
Well-known author believes Samuel Grasty, Derrick Chappell and Morton Johnson were wrongfully convicted, and asks...
Everyday ethics: Learning from our ancestors
The stories of the past can hold great meaning for us today.
Let’s finally finish the job on term limits [opinion]
It's been 75 years since presidents have been prohibited from serving more than two terms....
Paskhaver: She’s bananas over nuclear power plants
They are high on her list of things to enjoy, along with watching "The Simpsons."
Zoren: ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ star moved to Philly, sight unseen
Plus, terrific theater right now, Neal's take on LX halftime show, hooray for coffee and...
Letter: Cursive or not, cost of public education too high
Writer adds that college prep electives should be paid for by parents because senior citizens...
Flowers: Antisemitism again, this time from Religious Liberty Commission member
Carrie Prejean was quickly dismissed after resisting calls to resign
We must face, not erase Black history [opinion]
Black history is part of the real story of America’s diversity, a story that is...
Everyday ethics: To love or not to love
Achieving deeper love goes beyond the sentiments we usually associate with romance.
Former congressman: Critics of ICE operation may not understand law
A recent incident in Chester County appears to have followed the immigration statutes as currently...
Zoren: Beth Malone and ‘Starstruck’ landing at New Hope’s BCP
Plus, Reading-born Danny Gardner lights up "Beauty and the Beast" at the Academy, and Philly...
Letter: Much can be learned from Judge Biery’s order
Letter writer points to the decision releasing 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from...
Flowers: Antisemitism, blatant hatred on display in Rittenhouse Square
There are others, too, on both sides of the political spectrum who have access to...
Serbin: There are other webs besides the Internet
Is everything getting more complicated or do we just spin more webs?
Paskhaver: Bit of a turf war among siblings over the lawn
Resuscitating a lawn in the fall is hardly a bed of roses.
Everyday ethics: Take a moment to celebrate Hedgehog Day
There's more than one critter worthy of attention this time of year.
Zoren: Xfinity place to be for top-tech Olympics coverage
Plus, Andreas, Silvestri coming home in 'Love is Good' at the Rittenhouse, and fondly recalling...
Guest column: Investing in nursing, strengthening workforce pipeline paramount
Some might be good nurses but financial barriers or hurdles in academic preparation keep them...
Flowers: Pretti surely didn’t deserve to die, but protesters need to stop obstructing
Many federal agents and federal judges have gone off the rails, but so, too have...
Pa. lawmakers must strike right balance [opinion]
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick discusses issues with data centers, power use and Pennsylvania's future.
Commentary by Will Wood: El Centro is not far enough
The only way for us to restore faith in ICE and the Border Patrol is...
Everyday ethics: Remember the potent power of history
Shaping our understanding of the past can determine our future.
Zoren: Media native doing TV and film got first lead role at Rose Tree Elementary
Susan McKey in "Steel Magnolias" at Malvern’s People’s Light Theatre, plus a look at the...
Letter: School choice helps Pennsylvania families find right fit
National School Choice Week begins on Sunday
Flowers: Minnesota church invaders deserve the FACE Act
While the measure approved during the Clinton administration was mainly to stop violence at abortion...
Harrisburg Democrats ignore risks of overspending
Count on Gov. Josh Shapiro to make lots more promises in the next budget, but...
Talkin‘ ’Bout My Generation: Facing major snowstorm, the media hype and FORO
Our columnist's aversion to snow is intense, "and goes deeper with every inch of accumulation."
Paskhaver: Neighbor’s compost pile a groundbreaking achievement
It really perked up her one nonplastic houseplant.
Everyday ethics: The ethical implications of how power is used
The motivations behind leaders' behavior matter.
Zoren: Familiar Philly radio face returns; Darren Criss; Mel Brooks
Plus, our columnist pans Nikki Glaser's second try at hosting the Golden Globes
Flowers: Casting a wary eye on Trump’s Greenland maneuvers
President might take some advice from Mick Jagger about the issue, our columnist writes.
The world needs Martin Luther King’s message of nonviolence [opinion]
Let us be leaders in settling devastating conflicts around the globe.
Commentary: Does God love a game’s losers, too?
My guess is that God roots for every contestant to play fairly, try not to...
Everyday ethics: Sharpening the saw
Life in the country taught some important lessons to a city kid.
Zoren: January is when many new shows start; here’s a few
Plus, West Chester native returns with "Clue" cast at the Forrest, and the amazing 'Oz'...
Flowers: Reaching a conclusion about Renee Good’s killing
Then there are the people on social media airing their 2 cents.
Paskhaver: Proofread carefully so readers know you can write
What wonderfully confusing language we have.