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.
The year-long project will be dedicated next week.
City Council passed the new bill today. Mayor Michael Nutter is expected to sign it into law.
Francis takes on climate change.
Emanuel AME has its roots in Philly’s Mother Bethel.
A history lesson on the word “gay.”
Mathis: Police Community Oversight Board needs to include the public. Right now.
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.
Until Wednesday, ticket machines only accepted cash for paper tickets.
You can’t sit with us…
Plus: a preview of the August special elections, and even super PAC consultants don’t like super PACs.
Bobby Henon is icing a bill that would have paved the way for a new jail.
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.
Private citizens are bringing criminal charges in Ohio’s Tamir Rice case. Could it work here?
Conservative group says he’s “unelectable” because of Liberty Medal award to Hillary Clinton.
“We march to show that we exist, that we matter, and that we have a voice.”
They’re hoping to win free chicken for a year.
