Your Guide to the 2026 General Election
All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheonA Truly Epic Philadelphia Film Festival
A veteran movie critic previews the coming 10-day, three-venue movie extravaganza — Philly’s 35th — as “one of the richest festivals in recent memory”
By Carrie RickeySave a Tree; Save Philadelphia
In a city whose tree canopy is diminishing faster than residents can replace it, one West Philly block stands up to a developer and takes matters into their own hands
By Victor FiorilloDid DA Krasner Commit Perjury and Obstruction of Justice?
An order from a widely respected federal judge lays out the case for possible criminal charges against the city’s top elected law enforcement official. You decide.
By The Honorable Paul S. DiamondDon’t Dismiss Higher Education. Reform It
A longtime university president proposes solutions for remaking colleges for “we the people”
By Elaine MaimonA Cancer Diagnosis She Never Expected …
and the Philly Team That Helped Her Through It
Preguntas de la Boleta Electoral 2026
Las dos medidas que los votantes pueden aprobar o rechazar el 3 de noviembre benefician a las pequeñas empresas y a los negocios locales, y hacen permanente el Departamento de arte y cultura de la ciudad
By Lauren McCutcheonWho’s Governing Philly’s Biggest Institutions?
And why should you care? Join the Women’s Nonprofit Leadership Initiative on October 26 to learn more about who sits on boards in Philly — and why we need more diversity
By Kate AllisonMeet the Real Underdogs of Philly
A small but mighty all-volunteer nonprofit helps Philadelphia dogs who live outdoors
By Hailey RausoThree Years After October 7, Where Are We?
The Hamas attacks on Israel have led to war, devastation and political fallout from the Middle East to PA. A former U.S. Congressperson and veteran lays out a path to durable peace
By Patrick J. Murphy and Peter Fox