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
Guest Commentary

Philadelphia’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.

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
The Citizen Recommends

Marcel Duchamp’s Urinal, and Other Works

Why you should see the Philadelphia Museum of Art's new retrospective of the provocateur and oracle of modern art

By Carrie Rickey

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