Letters to the Editor
Domb is the leader we need
As a student of politics and as a deeply committed civic activist through many advocacy groups throughout Philadelphia, I can tell you, this election is getting on my last...
Improving K–12 civic literacy is an investment in our democracy
By Aizaz Gill
The 2022 midterm elections results demonstrated that more Pennsylvania voters are rejecting partisan rancor and seeking common ground. While this is a sign of hope for our democracy, there is still much...
Letter to the Editor
Congrats, Katrina
Congratulations to Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman on her recent appointment as assistant director of the South Street Headhouse District, as reported by Mark Zimmaro (“South Street Headhouse District announces assistant director,” April 19).
The news article...
The coming green economy and the future of Philadelphia
By John B. Kelly
The future of natural gas is at risk due to efforts to transition to an electrified/low carbon energy world. This is good for the environment, but a risk for Philadelphia Gas...
Letter to the Editor
Eating, shopping and fun
What a pleasure to read the report by Mark Zimmaro on the coming outdoor event on East Passyunk Avenue at the end of April ("Flavors on the Avenue returns April 30,"...
Why every Philadelphian needs a will
By Jonathan J. Koehler and Michaela Graf
Murder is sudden. It does not wait for you to plan out how to care for your family, and violent crimes in Philadelphia are out of control. Separately,...
The Luckiest Guy in the World
(This columnist fell and fractured some small bones in his pelvis on Feb. 24. He was treated at Jefferson Hospital and Presbyterian Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center and released last week. This is a column...
Letter to the Editor
Best wishes to Cardella
Like most regular readers of the South Philly Review, I have enjoyed following the weekly columns by career opinion writer Tom Cardella. I have even had some fun sparring with him...
Letter to the Editor
Local athlete has bright future
How delightful to read the amazing sports column by Mark Zimmaro about South Philly teenager Gianna Masci, a truly gifted student/athlete (“An athlete, scholar and leader,” March 29).
As Zimmaro reports,...
Letter to the Editor
What about our schools?
I read with great interest the report by Mark Zimmaro on a special state funding program ("State funding for local projects," March 23). The money comes from the Commonwealth Financial Authority's...
