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 OURfest, YèShì Chinatown Night Market, Philly Music Fest, Liberation, Oktoberfest at the Armory, Jeff Goldblum, Lectures on Tap, and much much more
By Christina Griffith A Better Way To Help Artists … Make Art
A developer bets that artists make better work when they live with the marketplace. A university bets on the rent. A former UArts professor weighs in on which makes for a more vibrant arts scene
By Neil Kleinman Putting Parker’s H.O.M.E. Plan to the West Philly Test
Thousands of West Philly residents fear displacement from affordable homes owned by one landlord. Mayor Parker’s $2 billion housing plan might help to prevent that fate
By Malcolm Burnley “Fletcher Street,” a Documentary
A new short film offers an intimate look at the North Philly riding club, its young riders, and the fight to preserve its legacy.
By Patrick Rapa 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 These State Housing Bills Could Save You Money
Four state bills to ease our housing crisis are near the finish line. Here’s what we need to get them done
By Jon Geeting Will Little, “Progress over Pride”
The barber, peacemaker and life-transformer talks to the chef, photographer and entrepreneur about turning his life around — and helping others do the same
By Reuben Harley Good Citizen Calendar, October-December 2026
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long
By Lauren McCutcheon Building a Better Merger
The principals of two high schools set to combine aren’t just waiting to see what happens to displaced students and staff
By Denisa R. Superville