Because the content of my writings come under the heading of %26quot;Editorial Opinion%26quot;, they are just that %26mdash; my opportunity to express a personal view that cannot be construed as expressing council policy.
If I do make any reference to the activities of council and my responsibilities as chairman, I make that clear as compared to [...]

In 1999, Pennsylvania decided that all high school students must meet certain academic standards in order to graduate. Nearly a decade later, however, tens of thousands of our students are receiving diplomas though they have not shown proficiency in core subjects.
Why are so many of our students graduating despite questionable academic proficiency?
Many Pennsylvanians might be [...]

As an emergency room physician, Whitcomb has prescribed painkillers and worried about patients going to another hospital or clinic for more pills and then abusing or selling them. Last year, a close friend’s son mixed beer with the painkiller Percocet, lay down for a nap and never woke up.
“For your own safety and for patient [...]

Late Tuesday in the Assembly, action on the day’s scheduled calendar slowed as Democrats in the minority attempted to bring up bills they wanted to address before the Legislature adjourns next month. Republicans who control the Assembly turned back their attempts, however.
The autism bill passed 25-8 and was sent to the Assembly, where its future [...]