Who Are The Next Citizens of the Year?

Our search for the next crop of local heroes is well underway — and we need your input!

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

Does Hate Really Have No Home Here?

A planned boycott of local Jewish-owned businesses because of Israeli actions has one civic leader wondering where we draw the line on moral righteousness

By Farah Jimenez
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2026

Are Your Electeds Even Listening?

The midterms are behind us. Now, use the Digital Democracy Project to track how your representatives … represent you. Learn more on December 8

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

You Can’t See Everything — Election Day in America

In an age of conspiracy theories, AI, and unreliable narrators, we're losing our grip on shared reality

By Malcolm Burnley
Guest Commentary

An Election Day Love Letter to Philadelphia

A local resident was scared about what might happen at the polls. What she experienced as an election observer was not what she expected

By Laura Bellet

What PA’s Blue Wave Could Mean for Gun Reform

Newly won control in Harrisburg could allow Democrats to ban untraceable firearms, expand background checks, and pursue other long-sought-after gun legislation

By Mensah M. Dean

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

Suburban Philadelphians Are Fighting Against Data Centers. Can They Win?

The David and Goliath battle has been going on for two years. What that means for Philly — and the rest of the country.

By Courtney DuChene

How Philadelphia Answered Two Ballot Questions

Philadelphia voters approved measures to give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the City's art and culture department permanent

By Lauren McCutcheon

Philly Outcomes in the 2026 General Election

The winners, losers — and ballot question results — from Election Day, November 3

By Lauren McCutcheon