Your Guide to the 2025 Primary

Republican and Democratic candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court in the May 20, 2025 election — and why you really gotta vote

By Lauren McCutcheon
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Charlene Samuels, Constituent Advocate

Meet the city worker who does not take “no” for an answer when it comes to making life better for other Philadelphians

By Courtney DuChene
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The Philadelphians Video Murals

Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib showcase new and earlier immigrant experiences in Philadelphia with their newest moving visual art exhibition in LOVE Park, launching Wednesday.

By Cara Kishter

Be Like Ike

Drexel’s Metro Finance head looks back at a national hero and truly presidential leader (and a select delicious dessert) to make sense of what we need in this radical moment

By Bruce Katz
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Total Impact Summit

The annual gathering of do-good investors — and those who want to become one — is more pertinent than ever. How are you using your money to help Philly?

By Courtney DuChene
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Yu-Shan Chou, Voting Interpreter

For her deep commitment to making sure immigrant communities are empowered — and represented — Yu-Shan Chou is one of this year’s 2025 Integrity Icons.

By Rachel Wisniewski
Guest Commentary

The Future of Philly Starts at Home

The dream of owning a home doesn’t have to remain out of reach for underserved Philadelphians, argues Citadel Credit Union’s CEO

By Bill Brown
Book Excerpt

Fear and Basketball

Penn Chaplain Charles Howard’s new book, Uncovering Your Path: Spiritual Reflections for Finding Your Purpose, is a guide to finding meaning in your life

By Charles Lattimore Howard

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, we have Roxborough's Spring Fest and car show, Parks on Tap, the Art Star Craft Bazaar, Sunset Social Movie Nights, VinylCon, and more

By Christina Griffith
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Nathan Sallard, Violence Interrupter

For the role he’s played in reducing violence in our city and uplifting others, Sallard is one of this year’s Integrity Icons

By Christina Griffith