The New Urban Order

Dos and Don’ts of 2025 Urbanism

Some clarity for cities in the confusing times of Trump 2.0.

By Diana Lind
Guest Commentary

The Answer to SEPTA’s Funding Woes?

Philadelphia’s struggle with transit cuts should spur reform in another area in need of attention: Housing. A housing policy expert shares ideas Philly should steal from around the country

By Andrew Justus

Saquon Barkley’s Gratitude for Teachers

The Eagles’ star running back makes a point to thank his teachers — and shines a light on a profession in need of love, says a longtime university president

By Elaine Maimon
The New Urban Order

Could AI Help Cities Win Back the Middle Class?

Promising new jobs, new skills and new technology, is artificial intelligence the new economic development?

By Diana Lind
Guest Commentary

Run To Run Your Election!

Think you have what it takes to make democracy work? Committee of Seventy’s CEO on how and why you should become one of 5,100 elected poll workers this year.

By Lauren Cristella
Guest Commentary

What to Do with Market East … Right Now

Pop-up retail? Parklets? Public art? All of these, a former city planner says, are “Meanwhile Uses” that can start to revive the Center City corridor

By Amanda Soskin
Guest Commentary

America, Failed Democracy?

The former Temple Law School Dean and longtime political advisor worries that it may be too late to save what is great about America. But persevere we must

By Carl Singley
Guest Commentary

How To Protect The Neediest From Trump’s Chaos

The federal funding freeze this week is evidence, a Kensington resident and nonprofit leader argues, that we must plan for the worst — together

By Dr. Bill McKinney

GOP’s Path to a New State Majority?

A former Republican political staffer on what the party’s surprising success in the state — and Philly — could mean for future elections

By Guy Ciarrocchi
Guest Commentary

The Power of the No-76 Place Protestors

A Black pastor and organizer extolls the power of disparate communities coming together to fight a Sixers arena on the edge of Chinatown — and vows to keep working for "one Philadelphia"

By Rev. Gregory Holston