Daniel Pearson

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

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, Jeffery “Jay” Young takes councilmanic prerogative to new lows, NYC outdoes Philly, and Kim Ward dumps the budget for the Emerald Isle.

In this week's column, Mo Rushdy's three-year run at the Building Industry Association is over, and SEPTA train fires mean Gov. Josh Shapiro needs to step in.

Named for the site where Lenape chiefs would meet to settle disputes, Shackamaxon, by The Inquirer's Daniel Pearson, offers viewpoints on the work of elected officials in Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

While my family owns a car, we don’t rely on it. From my experiences, I know that the kind of freedom public transit offers is just as vital as the thrill of of the driver’s seat I craved as a boy.

SEPTA faces major financial challenges that could result in steep service cuts for millions of residents. These Philadelphia-area residents tell us how they will be affected.

In years past, GOP lawmakers have demanded that SEPTA improve public safety on buses and trains, or kicked the can down the road on a broader funding plan. It's time for legislators to step up.

Virtual learning has become an increasingly popular way for school districts to handle inclement weather, but it threatens one of the most magical parts of childhood.

Amid death threats and intimidation, I helped count votes at the Convention Center in 2020. Because of Trump and his enablers, the city's election workers will likely once again face very real danger.

Plus, Donald Trump's growing detachment from reality is evident in his rallies, which are filled with incoherent ramblings laced with insults and threats.

We’ve been talking about this for decades. I hope 2024 is the year we get it done.

The largest, widest-ranging conversation platform in history is gone. In its place is a site that rewards some of the worst the internet has to offer.

Violence and hints of violence over parking spots are far from unprecedented in South Philly. A dispute between Sarcone’s Bakery and a neighbor is the latest example.

The project doesn’t necessarily mean the end of one of the city’s most distinctive neighborhoods. The Sixers are particularly well-positioned to help Chinatown ease public safety and housing concerns.

Every single one of the 76ers’ fellow NBA Eastern Conference teams has their own arena downtown. The proposal can absolutely work in Philadelphia — if we let it.

State Rep. Amen Brown, retired Judge James M. DeLeon and former City Councilmember Helen Gym describe how they would address violence in the city if elected.

Two recent entrants into the mayor’s race — former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and the entrepreneur Jeff Brown — describe how they would work to stem violence in the city.

Police reported no overnight shootings or murders — a rarity — on the heels of two Eagles wins this season. Researchers say there’s a link between sports and public safety on gamedays.

Some neighborhoods have stymied new residential construction through zoning restrictions and other means. Those measures have consequences.