New Report: 2026 State of the City
Posted by Pew Charitable Trusts on April 28, 2026
This is a year of celebration and remembrance for the United States. Commemorations for the nation’s 250th anniversary are taking place throughout 2026, nationwide and in Philadelphia and the metro region. Events include art installations and performances, TED Democracy speakers, museum exhibitions, and parades. In addition, Philadelphia and the surrounding area will be hosting major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup tournament, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and the PGA Championship. It is a busy and exciting year for Philadelphians.
It’s a time to point to notable progress that the city has made on many of the most challenging issues facing its residents, including reductions in homicides and shootings, overdose deaths, and the poverty rate. But there are also troubling signs, including stagnating educational attainment, median income, and population. These metrics, which had been bright spots for the city in recent decades, have been impeded since the COVID-19 pandemic and pose a long-term risk to the city’s success.
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