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With decades of consumer advocacy under his belt, our reporter Lance Haver keeps a close eye on our city’s agencies, such as SEPTA and the water department, to bring you news, analysis, and survival tips you won’t find elsewhere.

Water Rates to Rise Again; Will City Council Ask Why?

By Lance Haver ● Commentary ● March 17, 2026

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Energy Costs Continue to Rise As Regulators Tacitly Approve

By Lance Haver ● Commentary ● March 11, 2026

SNAP Cuts Threaten Pennyslvania’s Neediest Families

By Lance Haver ● Commentary ● March 3, 2026

Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal Hearings A Kangaroo Court

By Lance Haver ● Commentary ● February 4, 2026

Trump’s New Health Care Plan Won’t Fix What Ails Us

By Lawrence McGlynn ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● January 23, 2026

“Trumpcare” Doesn’t Stand Up Under Scrutiny

By Lance Haver ● Commentary ● January 20, 2026

Here’s What’s Wrong With SEPTA’s Contracting Process

By Lance Haver ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● January 16, 2026

SEPTA Contracting Process Leaves Much to be Desired

By Lance Haver ● Commentary ● January 14, 2026

SEPTA Receives Additional Funding (That Could Have Come Months Ago)

By Lance Haver ● Commentary ● November 25, 2025

ACA Enhanced Subsidy Expiration Would be Devastating for Pennsylvanians

By Lance Haver ● Consumer Survival Tips ● October 21, 2025

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