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
The New Urban Order

The End of Green Roofs?

A new rendering of the Sixers and Flyers stadium in South Philly has our urbanist wondering: Whatever happened to building gardens on city rooftops?

By Christina Griffith

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have South Street Fall Fest, Chestnut Hill's Fall for the Arts Fest, Sex Pistols live, the Gritty 5K, Twisted Tail's Whiskey Bonanza, and much more

By Christina Griffith
Recap

The Forever Paycheck

Personal finance guru Jean Chatzky offered guests of The Philadelphia Citizen reassurance: Your retirement savings can last, provided you set up their distribution for success

By Courtney DuChene

The 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 McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

Bucks County, USA, the American Story We Need Now

A gripping new documentary offers an insider’s view into how PA’s third largest county and political bellwether has reckoned with a national fracturing

By Carrie Rickey

Who Should Be Penn’s Next President?

A long-time university president on what Philadelphia’s Ivy League university — and our city — need from a new leader

By Elaine Maimon

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

On Opioids and Climate Change

An environmental researcher on why we must consider a dual challenge facing Philadelphians in need if we want to fix the addiction crisis

By Andrea McIntosh

Will PA’s Lawsuit Against TikTok Make Children Safer?

There are similar models to follow — big tobacco, opioids — but also plenty of grey area when it comes to addictive products and practices. A public policy expert explains

By Jonathan Caulkins