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 McCutcheon

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have several stage premieres, Spooky Wines + Spooky Stories, Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s Priority Hoarding, East Passyunk Fall Fest, and much more

By Christina Griffith

The School District’s Staffing Bloat Is Not What You Think It Is

The School District of Philadelphia has 7,000 more positions than it did a decade ago. Thousands of rows of staffing data explains why.

By Nick Jain

Your Suburban Ballot Questions, Explained

Increased library funding, additional public green space and more are on the general election ballot in the collar counties

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

Parents’ Rights and Workers’ Rights Can Coexist

A charter school CEO believes the conflicts between public and charter schools has a simple solution: a third party

By Joel D. Boyd

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith
Guest Commentary

Philadelphia’s Success Depends on Temple

Almost one quarter of Temple’s 2025 freshman class dropped out. A local education leader lays out what the university can do to help students succeed — and graduate

By Sean E. Vereen, Ed.D.

Can Philly Platinum Its Gaming Industry?

A task force is working to turn the city’s gaming culture, university talent and independent developers into a sustainable industry

By Christina Griffith

20 Years After Winning My First Election, I’m Back Knocking on Doors

A local former congressman on why he's back to door-to-door canvassing in the name of public service

By Patrick J. Murphy
Guest Commentary

Healthcare’s Failed Economic Model is Costing American Families

In anticipation of massive Medicaid cuts, a healthcare entrepreneur believes health costs can decrease if we change how we calculate wins

By Stephen Kelly