Preguntas de la Boleta Electoral 2026

Las dos medidas que los votantes pueden aprobar o rechazar el 3 de noviembre benefician a las pequeñas empresas y a los negocios locales, y hacen permanente el Departamento de arte y cultura de la ciudad

By Lauren McCutcheon

Good Citizen Calendar, October-December 2026

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long

By Lauren McCutcheon
Citizen of the Week

Chef Nick Elmi

The Top Chef and local restaurateur has quietly transformed the lives of middle and high schoolers through the KB Foundation. This week, he hosts the organization’s annual barbecue fundraiser

By Lauren McCutcheon

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

How to Really Run A City Goes to College

Former Mayor Michael Nutter has yet another job — this time at Penn, with a familiar face

By Lauren McCutcheon
RECAP

What We Saw at the Promise of Democracy 250th Summit

After the fireworks and red-white-and-blue parades, Committee of 70 convened some of the nation’s most esteemed thought leaders on politics and civic life to talk about, if not the next 250 years, then at least the next few months

By Lauren McCutcheon

Who is Chris Rabb?

A progressive Democrat with “firebrand” vibes is poised to represent PA’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives

By Lauren McCutcheon
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Corporate Citizens Leigh and John Middleton

You know them as the couple who owns the Phillies. You likely know less about their extensive philanthropy, including being the force behind a major new art exhibition — and that’s just fine with them

By Lauren McCutcheon
Your City Defined

PA’s 3rd District

By Lauren McCutcheon

How — and Why — to Run for City Committeeperson

The most hyperlocal of political posts helps get out the vote for local, state and national candidates. And guess what? Starting now, you can sign yourself up to run for the job

By Lauren McCutcheon