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.
A tribute to his director of LGBT Affairs.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman criticized for ignoring her quarantine.
As many as 46 oil trains roll through Philadelphia each week.
Fiorillo: More than 18,000 Jews were killed there in a single day.
The prevention strategy has been shown to drastically reduce cases of HIV.
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.
Public TV can’t find volunteers to wear silly costumes anymore.
Number “dwarfs” four other mid-sized cities combined.
Today at City Hall.
The glaring number at the heart of today’s jobs report.
Hingston: Is it really an unforgivable social faux pas to leave a party without saying farewell?
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.
Says officials of shuttered casino didn’t keep promise to share bid info with him. They deny it.
A photo roundup from the chilly afternoon charity stroll.
Parental backlash keeps two African students from starting school.
