Our City – Politics

September 25, 2016
Discharge of Weapon
by Karen Sarkissian-Eckstein

The U.S. Constitution’s “Fourth Amendment standard whereby an officer’s belief that they must protect… read more

August 25, 2016
DNC 2016
by Karen Eckstein-Sarkissian

The Democratic National Convention kicked off the week with caucus and council… read more

July 26, 2016
We The People
by Karen Eckstein-Sarkissian

With regard to higher education, Democrats believed that cost should not be a barrier… read more

July 12, 2016
A Letter to PA Officials and the Working Class
by Bryan Carter and Teresa M. Lundy

No life, black, blue or any person regardless of background, should be taken. No one has to die… read more

June 9, 2016
Hillary Clinton 2016
by Karen Eckstein-Sarkissian

The 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary has been long and grueling. It’s exhausting… read more

May 28, 2016
Philadelphia’s Proposed Soda Tax
by Karen Eckstein Sarkissian

The tax calls for a rate of 3 cents per fluid ounce of beverage, and 27 cents per ounce of syrup, which is used to make… read more

May 10, 2016
Phil The Bern
by Aurica Hurst

The doors weren’t scheduled to open until 5 p.m., but that didn’t stop people from holding… read more

April 20, 2016
*Special Report* Legalizing Marijuana
by Karen Eckstein-Sarkissian

On April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf (D) signed Senate Bill 3, legalizing medical marijuana in Pennsylvania. Patients with serious medical… read more