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These Are the Ballot Questions Appearing in Philly’s 2026 Primary Election
Voters will decide on changes to the city’s charter.
How Should Philly and Pennsylvania Spend Your Money?
Budget season is officially in full swing at the municipal and state levels. Here’s how you can have a say in where your tax dollars go.
Mural Arts Founder Jane Golden on Art as a Medium for Beauty, Opportunity, and Democracy
The founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia said that the next person who steps into her role should not only be a pers...
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These Are the Ballot Questions Appearing in Philly’s 2026 Primary Election
Voters will decide on changes to the city’s charter.
How Should Philly and Pennsylvania Spend Your Money?
Budget season is officially in full swing at the municipal and state levels. Here’s how you can have a say in where your tax dollars go.
Mural Arts Founder Jane Golden on Art as a Medium for Beauty, Opportunity, and Democracy
The founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia said that the next person who steps into her role should not only be a pers...
Philly Police Wants YOU To Give Input On Its Strategic Plan
The purpose of the plan is to create a model for how to be a better police department at all levels.
Critics Are Wrong, Says Councilmember Young, ‘Councilmanic Prerogative’ is Actually Positive
Councilmember Young believes fellow councilmembers are giving decision-making power to those considered experts in their district.
How the City Is Helping Philly Restaurants Prepare for 2026
Philly’s expecting more tourists than usual next year, but local eateries need more support to successfully feed everyone.
Pennsylvania Is One Step Closer to Banning Cell Phones in School
A bipartisan bill to restrict phone usage across Pennsylvania is now up for consideration for the full Senate. But should they pass it?
Latest articles
Philly Police Wants YOU To Give Input On Its Strategic Plan
The purpose of the plan is to create a model for how to be a better police department at all levels.
Critics Are Wrong, Says Councilmember Young, ‘Councilmanic Prerogative’ is Actually Positive
Councilmember Young believes fellow councilmembers are giving decision-making power to those considered experts in their district.
How the City Is Helping Philly Restaurants Prepare for 2026
Philly’s expecting more tourists than usual next year, but local eateries need more support to successfully feed everyone.
Pennsylvania Is One Step Closer to Banning Cell Phones in School
A bipartisan bill to restrict phone usage across Pennsylvania is now up for consideration for the full Senate. But should they pass it?
Q&A with State Senator Anthony H. Williams
The state senator representing parts of Philly and Delaware County said he’s confident lawmakers are “not going to travel the same road t...
Your Last-Minute 2025 Election Guide
From District Attorney to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, voters will make decisions that will not only have an impact on Philadelphia, b...
Q&A with State Senator Nikil Saval
The state has gone more than 100 days without a budget. While Saval supports his fellow Democrats’ spending plan, he says Republicans hav...
