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.
Organizers: “You have to be able to limit the number of people in crowds.”
Police found James Gadsden at the house, the lock broken.
He’s going to become the next leader of the building trades council. Here’s what it means.
The murder rate is rising in many large cities, threatening the prospects for big change to urban criminal justice systems.
“She’ll be on Dancing With the Stars next year.”
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.
He loses an early round in court.
The nursing major bought cyanide online.
Cops lives do matter. So does transparency. Can we protect both?
The 22-year-old man is accused of brutally beating a 53-year-old trans woman last month.
“Philadelphia, like many cities, suffers from a massive inferiority complex.”
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.
Christine Kitzler has reigned victorious in a case over her own gender confirming surgery.
There were zero outdoor cafés in 1995. Now there are 412 businesses with outdoor seating.
The 26-year-old was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop last year.
Hingston: Are we really still waiting for men’s approval?
