Daniel Pearson

Unlike too many in Philadelphia, Montreal’s leaders embrace being a city, rather than trying to plug their square suburban preferences into a round metropolitan hole.

In this week's column, a deep dive into city land sale dysfunction and the continuing budget woes in Harrisburg.

It's not SEPTA leadership or Gov. Shapiro who needs to hear from the transportation secretary, but those who've stood in the way of sustainable transit funding. Are you listening, Joe Pittman?

Did a City Council member block the sale of a vacant school building where the body of the 23-year-old recent college graduate was later found?

When it comes to paying for public safety, City Council members, favored community groups, and some of Pennsylvania’s towns and villages are getting an absolute bargain.

Plus: Cameras come to trolleys, few challengers so far for next year's city races, and Gov. Josh Shapiro looks for security at home.

Plus: Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. says the quiet part out loud as he faces an election challenge.

Plus: Republicans targeted by the skill games and sports betting industry win their primaries, and Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s inconsistent position on affordable housing.

Plus: One Council member wants to make it easier for businesses to operate sidewalk cafes, and the problem with magnet admissions.

Plus: A new state budget is in view, if not in focus, and legalized gambling makes the state complicit in a problematic industry.