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.
It was caught on video.
Everything was perfect, except for the stuff that wasn’t.
Local comedian R. Eric Thomas breaks our record for most man crushes.
Willie Brown: “We’re prepapred for a lengthy strike.”
They seemed entirely unconcerned with the symbolic black corpse in their selfies.
He’s tired of people generalizing and stereotyping police officers.
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.
An LGBT new media festival.
The key: Philadelphia stays away from the polls on Election Day.
Chris Kelly decided he’d rather stick to … newspapering.
The Taney Dragon star is the center of national attention.
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.
“She will have to come dressed as and answering to “Brian.”
Mathis: Is Philly’s most-controversial newspaper columnist worthy of the role?
Vandals made use of the scaffolding that was left there.
