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 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 Temple Can Do Better for Students
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. 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 Building a Blueprint for North Philadelphia
How a single philanthropist is leveraging smart partnerships to bring prosperity to Hunting Park and East Tioga
By Courtney DuChene 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