Op-Ed: Borough of Churches

  • Charles F. McElwee
  • March 17, 2021

In northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal region, one town illustrates the vital economic and civic role of churches.

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Op-Ed: COVID-19 shows Catholic schools are a necessity

  • Jennifer Stefano
  • March 12, 2021

For nearly a year, millions of students haven’t set foot in a classroom — an unimaginable disruption that has profoundly affected the lives of America’s youngest generation. I promise you,…

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Op-Ed: Should Pa. increase education funding by raising taxes?

  • Jennifer Stefano
  • February 15, 2021

Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2021 budget proposal put education at its center, featuring an extra $1.5 billion for public schools paid for by raising personal income taxes. While officials say the…

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Education

Op-Ed: Pandemic Demonstrates the Value of Catholic Education

  • Colleen Hroncich
  • February 5, 2021

It’s tough to compete with “free” – even if your product is in high demand. That’s a lesson Catholic schools know well. In the past year, this point has been…

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State Budget

Three Takeaways on Gov. Wolf’s 2021 Budget

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 3, 2021

Our commonwealth faces a structural budget deficit. Families need education lifelines to get back on track. Small businesses need regulatory and tax relief to stay afloat. Patients need more options to access care.

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