Featured in Category Voices | In an unsettled spring, something to look forward to By Richard Turner | April 16, 2020 Reflecting on the uncertainty of the times (to test or not to test), Richard Turner, M.D., finds hope in a newly planted garden.
Featured in Category PUSD mental health clinicians offer guidance for trying times By Alisa Crovetti, Ph.D. and Amy Hazer, LCSW | April 14, 2020 The new normal will affect all of us differently; the Wellness Center offers some ways to make it through.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | School Board says, “Thank you, Piedmont!” By Amal Smith, PUSD School Board President | November 12, 2019 With the passage of Measures G&H, we are grateful for the continued support this community has given to our schools.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | The Piedmont Highlander: Measure H is NOT superfluous By The Piedmont Highlander Editorial Board | November 1, 2019 Our teachers need to be adequately compensated--and this is not just a problem in Piedmont but throughout the state.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor: Our teachers are hurting. Why supporting parcel tax Measures G&H is so important By Cory Smegal, Vice President, Piedmont Board of Education | September 13, 2019 Local efforts to support our teachers are critical when the state fails to adequately fund education says Board of Education Vice President Cory Smegal.
City Letter to the community: Retiring city administrator reflects on the state of the city’s finances By Paul Benoit | May 16, 2019 Paul Benoit says that bringing our facilities and civic infrastructure into the 21st century is the city’s biggest challenge and greatest opportunity.
Letters to the Editor Piedmont Highlander Editorial Board | Making a case for condoms at school By TPH Editorial Board | May 14, 2019 Condom availability at high schools decreases teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases/infections, and HIV.
Featured in Category Nevertheless, she persisted: Longtime journalist reflects on rebooting local news By Katherine Ann Rowlands | May 7, 2019 The journalist and former Piedmont resident writes about her journey from reporter and editor to owner and CEO of a long-standing local wire service.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | City should take more time to evaluate Magnolia Ave. tree removal plan By Carole Parker | May 3, 2019 The sweet gum / liquidambar trees tagged for removal play an important role in protecting our environment, writes Carole Parker.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | A per square foot of building tax for our schools By Rick Schiller, Resident | April 22, 2019 The author disputes Mr. Raushenbush and believes his own proposal is a more equitable progressive tax.