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.
Steinke: Job creation is a civil rights issue.
Negotiations with Philadelphia Media Network move closer to the precipice.
“It’s pretty hard to pop this thing,” says the man responsible.
We’ve rounded up some of the best.
Have you checked your middle schooler’s phone lately?
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.
Jim Kenney’s willingness to tackle jail overcrowding will be a true test of his commitment to criminal justice reform.
The news business is fragile. Would a strike end it all?
Action comes after buses carried anti-Islam messages for a month.
USA Today suggests presidential agenda helped sway Mayor Nutter.
Memo: “We will continue to print and deliver important news.”
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.
And the city says it’s responsible for spurring the innovation.
Prosecutors say Priscilla Wright steered nearly $1 million in contracts to friends and family.
Frank Kameny to be inducted into Hall of Honor.
