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 20 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. Murphy Healthcare’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 Kelly Will 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 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