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 McCutcheonThe Ballot Questions in the 2026 General Election
The two measures voters can approve or reject on November 3 give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the City's art and culture department permanent
By Lauren McCutcheonJakai Bishop, a Philadelphia Inspiration
The iconic chef, photographer and entrepreneur meets up with a charismatic friend who’s gone from “Top Model” to construction sites
By Reuben HarleyWhy Philly’s Black Panthers Moved to Chester
After clashing with Philadelphia police, the group has shifted its patrols south, winning over some residents but dividing city officials
By Mensah M. DeanPeggy Dolan
How a grieving mom turned her most devastating loss into a salvation for thousands of families with hospitalized children
By Autumn DembergerThe City Agencies Serving All Philadelphians Well
An analysis of 311 help request tickets proves it is possible to provide great and timely quality of life services in every neighborhood of the city
By Nick JainPhilly as Real Estate Developer
A conversation with Salt Lake’s Ben McAdams and Atlanta’s Josh Humphries on how to transform cities’ vast inventories of properties into lasting sources of civic and financial good
By Bruce KatzFun 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 GriffithAI and Keeping University Learning Human
A longtime university president on building a relationship between artificial intelligence and transformational education
By Elaine MaimonThe 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