Dear Billy Penn reader,

No pressure, but the eyes of the world are on Philly right now.

The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on our ballot counting procedures. President Trump called out our officials. Former President Obama is making his first in-person campaign stop here. The Economist even published a piece about the importance of cheesesteak choice in presidential contests.

As editor of a news org covering a pivotal region in a swing state that could decide an a historic election, I feel a lot of responsibility.

The responsibility is yours, too, and you've stepped up. You’re reading our election guides, voting explainers and local stories — and you're helpfully sharing them with friends. 

If you have the means, we need your assistance another way: to help pay for this work. 

Billy Penn’s budget relies on member support. If 1 of every 20 people reading this note kicked in a donation, we would break even this year.

Will you join our team?