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 McCutcheonYour Suburban Ballot Questions, Explained
Increased library funding, additional public green space and more are on the general election ballot in the collar counties
By Courtney DuCheneParents’ Rights and Workers’ Rights Can Coexist
A charter school CEO believes the conflicts between public and charter schools has a simple solution: a third party
By Joel D. BoydThings 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 GriffithPhiladelphia’s Success Depends on Temple
Almost one quarter of Temple’s 2025 freshman class dropped out. A local education leader lays out what the university can do to help students succeed — and graduate
By Sean E. Vereen, Ed.D.Can Philly Platinum Its Gaming Industry?
A task force is working to turn the city’s gaming culture, university talent and independent developers into a sustainable industry
By Christina Griffith20 Years After Winning My First Election, I’m Back Knocking on Doors
A local former congressman on why he's back to door-to-door canvassing in the name of public service
By Patrick J. MurphyHealthcare’s Failed Economic Model is Costing American Families
In anticipation of massive Medicaid cuts, a healthcare entrepreneur believes health costs can decrease if we change how we calculate wins
By Stephen KellyBuilding a Blueprint for North Philadelphia
How a single philanthropist is leveraging smart partnerships to bring prosperity to Hunting Park and East Tioga
By Courtney DuCheneWill This Election Lead To New Gun Safety Laws?
A “blue wave” in November could set Pennsylvania up for gun policy reform for the first time in decades.
By Mensah M. Dean