Opinion In print or digital, local newspapers are essential (opinion) Providing the essential local news and information that can’t be found anywhere else has been the business of community newspapers for generations. By William Cotter - October 5, 2023
Opinion Abuse of Sunshine Act’s agenda provisions should not be tolerated (opinion) Citizens should know what issues their school boards, borough councils and other government agencies plan to deliberate and/or vote on at public meetings. By William Cotter - August 9, 2023
Opinion Patrick Hopkins: 10 truths of city administration (opinion) “Tell the public the truth — even when it’s bad news. Especially when it’s bad news.” By One United Lancaster - July 7, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Robin Goodson We must channel the spirit of Juneteenth to address systemic inequalities, advocate for social reforms, and dismantle the barriers that still hinder the progress of too many of our people. By Robin Goodson - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Sir Dominique Jordan & Ms. A Are you present, witnessing history with your own eyes? By Sir Dominique Jordan Ms A - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Willonda McCloud There continues to be a group of people who would like to erase slavery from the history books. By Willonda McCloud - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Emerson Sampaio The French political philosopher Montesquieu wrote, “There is no word which has received more different meanings, and which has struck the minds in so many ways, as that of freedom.” By Emerson Sampaio - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Vincent Derek Smith We know we still have a long way to go before we can really celebrate real freedom. By Vincent Derek Smith - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Jihan Owens-Tyler Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way that things are. It’s a celebration of progress. By Jihan Owens-Tyler - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Gerald Wilson On Memorial Day we used to visit all of the cemeteries where my family members were buried. We called the holiday Decoration Day. By Gerald Wilson - June 19, 2023
Opinion It’s Sunshine Week: What do you know about Pa.’s open meetings law? (opinion) The law can be difficult to understand and even more difficult to enforce. By Melissa Melewsky - March 13, 2023
Opinion Pa. is ready to help with Medicaid changes. We need your help, too. (opinion) Starting on April 1, Medicaid recipients will need to resume annual renewals to maintain their coverage. By Val Arkoosh - March 3, 2023
