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 new bill would keep secret the names of most police involved in shootings.
It features an all-female ensemble of gender-bending, non-conforming performers.
The photo agency said it was investigating him.
Why? Capasso is reportedly broke and seeking a plea deal.
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.
A way to cross the Delaware River without walking across a gigantic bridge.
From Madonna to Six Flags to Jackie Beat, there’s a little something for everyone.
Usually abortion is a grave sin only senior church figures can absolve. An exception is being made for a year.
Feds says James H. Short Jr. is expected to plead guilty.
His real beef isn’t about hirings or transparency. It’s about influence for City Council.
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 must either choose to follow the law or resign her public position.”
Otterbein: We get it, “official reviews” take time. But the D.A. needs to answer these right now.
The paper wrote that Philly is known as a “second-rate stopover between Washington and New York City.”
Gawker called administrators’ messages: “The most racist texts ever.”
