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.
Alaska and Sharon Needles announce their breakup.
Brian Sims calls on Daryl Metcalfe to follow suit.
Dion Waiters wants to be the best player on a bad team.
Hear singer-songwriter Jo Stones croon.
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.
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.
It’s a busy week night in gay Philly.
Police deny that DNA is being collected.
On being gay: “Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”
Keystone Politics reads the tea leaves of the Harrisburg battle.
