Just for Fun

• June 26, 2024

The Eagles barely edge out the Steelers as the more favorable team. (2023 Q3) While the Philadelphia Phillies are significantly more popular than the Pittsburgh Pirates. (2024 Q1)…

Remembering Mr. Anton

• November 9, 2017

I first met Fred Anton in 2002 when I was appointed president of the Commonwealth Foundation. I knew him as Mr. Anton then, and I called him Mr. Anton for…

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Remembering Mr. Anton

• Matthew Brouillette
• November 9, 2017

I first met Fred Anton in 2002 when I was appointed president of the Commonwealth Foundation. I knew him as Mr. Anton then, and I called him Mr. Anton for…

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Remembering Fred Anton

• Matthew Brouillette
• November 3, 2017

I first met Fred Anton in 2002 when I was appointed president of the Commonwealth Foundation. I knew him as Mr. Anton then, and I called him Mr. Anton for…

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Government Accountability

A Revolving Door of Corruption

• James Paul
• October 26, 2015

The revolving door of politics—when top government officials change careers and become consultants for the industry they once regulated—is alive and well in Pennsylvania. Except in the case of the…

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Taxes & Economy

Philadelphia Stadium Deal: Great for Teams, Not for Taxpayers

• December 20, 2000

After years of asking Santa for shiny new stadiums, the Phillies and Eagles may finally fulfill that Christmas wish courtesy of Philadelphia Mayor John Street and his merry band of…

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Taxes & Economy

Stadiums Don’t Deliver On Promises

• June 20, 2000

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this hearing. My name is Grant Gulibon, and I am Senior Policy Analyst with The Commonwealth Foundation…

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Taxes & Economy

If You Build It, They Will Still Leave

• March 20, 2000

After months of wrangling, City Council and the Street Administration have finally agreed on a blueprint to put deals in place for taxpayer-funded stadiums for the Phillies and Eagles. While…

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