Are local vendors getting a fair share of the city's business? City council members want to know and are discussing the possibility of changing the city's procurement policies to give a competitive edge to local companies vying for government work. ...more

March 2, 2009

Are local vendors getting a fair share of the city's business? ...more

February 26, 2009

So, Hillsborough County led the state in voter complaints. Was there ever a doubt that this election would be one more opportunity for Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson to add to his inglorious legacy? ...more

November 12, 2008

They're probably pretty happy up there in Philadelphia right now. They love their Phillies and the World Series is at hand. The best of times, right? ...more

October 21, 2008

With the World Series about to begin, the Tribune challenged The Philadelphia Inquirer to a friendly competition of their own. ...more

October 21, 2008

Federal funding will become available soon for counties to purchase foreclosed homes, renovate and repair them, and then sell the homes to low-income families. ...more

October 10, 2008

It's a sad day when a community that has so few historical buildings can't save one of its rare gems. But that was the case with Gary Adult High School, now a pile of rubble. ...more

September 10, 2008

On Wednesday City Council decided the trend within the public and private sectors toward a four-day work week was worth a try for the city's coming fiscal year. ...more

September 3, 2008

Dear AARP: Thank you for your invitation, which showed up in the mailbox shortly after my 50th birthday. ...more

July 27, 2008

One of the key advantages of having a city or county charter is that voters can decide how their policymaking boards are structured. ...more

December 7, 2007