Thomas Paine.

He came. He wrote. And the world was changed forever.

Celebrating the founding of our country when it feels like everything is falling apart? Really hard. Celebrating the Philadelphia that's been hosting the World Cup? Easy!

On this episode of Guest Commentary, one Columbia University vice president argues that to properly celebrate the 250th, we must be like Hungary and do our duty on November 3 in order to save a democracy on the brink.

In a special interview edition, Olivia Kram checks in with Media's own Auston Trusty, Team USA's newest World Cup superstar, on bringing his Philly-ness to the world stage.

Ali Velshi breaks down the attempts by the Trump administration to undermine the upcoming midterm elections, and the forces within our democracy that have blocked their subversions. So far.

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?

A year from reelection, the mayor has taken big swings, sustained political losses, and faces progressive backlash. Here, a job performance review — and a challenge.

... including cities. One urbanist believes the recent successes of FIFA Fan Fests, the NBA Finals, even Toy Story 5 prove synchronous watching is the new placemaking.