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.
Plus: Is Philly about the jump the shark?
Another reminder that you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your relatives.
They’ll be serving up some special holy water.
Says separate newsrooms for Inky, Daily News, and Philly.com will be scrutinized.
The Wilma Theatre lobby becomes a stage.
City Republicans are whiffing on a golden opportunity to attack the Democratic machine.
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.
Darrell Clarke wants to bring some polish to Council’s communications. Can the city afford it?
Did Neil Stein’s son rip off their photo?
And it was pretty darn good…amazing, I might even say.
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.
City Council holds the funds, and Darrell Clarke is not happy with the district.
“I made my muppets do jumps on my skateboard.”
Wynnefield property is in the middle of a bitter, bizarre dispute.
