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 Just Knock on Your Neighbor’s Door, Already
What connects a Mayfair ward leader with his neighbor who holds diametrically opposing political views? Their shared community
By David Lynn How to Deal With Inevitable Election Day Problems in Pennsylvania
From voter intimidation to malfunctioning machines to polls that aren't open.
By Victor Fiorillo Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have Park After Dark, the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Halloween on the Hill, the Hoagie Throwdown, Rocky Meat Market Challenge, PHL Gaming, and much more
By Christina Griffith Who Gets to Hear the Philadelphia Orchestra?
The cost of putting on a symphony has nearly quadrupled since 2020. How, asks a music researcher and teacher, can we keep kids and neighbors engaged?
By Stacy Jarvis What Happens if One Party Wins PA?
If the 2026 midterms become the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, you’ll see effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more
By Daniel J. Mallinson Whose Mail-In Ballots Are Not Showing Up?
A shallow dive into data from the Philadelphia City Commissioners shows it’s not who you might expect
By Nick Jain Governing Like a Startup
The nation’s most popular mayor joins former mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed to share what success looks like for his city
By J.P. Romney 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 More Students Attending School
Almost 40 percent of Philly students were chronically absent in the last school year. Solutions from across the country start with accountability
By Denisa R. Superville