People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
After a quarter century at Haverford High, 2026’s National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith shares what he’s learned about connection, critical thinking, and helping young people see what they’re capable of.
That and more in the weekend’s LGBT headlines.
Concludes 16 hours of negotiation, SWAT activity.
“Philadelphia deserves better,” he writes of the ownership debacle.
From San Deigo to Chicago to Miami, where to root for our home teams.
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.
The state’s highest court will weigh in on the issue.
How sweet.
The government really, really needs to get back to business.
Video chronicles the biggest “I’m gay!” moments in American media history.
Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.
We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.
