Recap and Video

“You Don’t Recycle Your Way Out of a Wildfire”

How a path of collective bargaining and self-determination can save us from an AI apocalypse, according to technology activist and author Cory Doctorow

By Malcolm Burnley

“I Just Played In The World Cup And My Dream Is Complete”

Checking in with Media’s own Auston Trusty, Team USA’s newest World Cup superstar, on bringing his Philly-ness to the world stage

By Olivia Kram

Building Bridges

The re-opening of a new rail bridge in Southwest Philadelphia will connect one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods to jobs and green space downtown. Will local residents be the ones who benefit?

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

Leveraging Philly’s Formidable Volunteer Love

From public parks to open source software, Philadelphia’s wealth of donated labor needs a professional boost to really thrive

By Michelle Lee

First Place for Philadelphia’s First Tee

How our chapter of the national golf for youth nonprofit has built the nation’s best program

By Natalie Pompilio

From Putrid to Promising

How an ambitious, three-year-long freshwater mussels project transformed the smelly Manayunk Canal into an emerging fishing destination

By Ben Silver

Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2026

Your guide to Philly's lineup of LGBTQIA+ events this month. Things to do for families, partiers, sports fans and arts aficionados

By Laura Swartz

Investing in Logan Elementary

The community school in North Philadelphia has grown and prospered because of neighbors’ and outsiders’ involvement — and, coincidentally, a man named Prosper

By Natalie Pompilio

A Guide to Free and Affordable Youth Sports in Philadelphia

Travel sports are a small fortune — these opportunities for your kids aren’t

By Jordan Simon

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