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.
Along with the earth moving closer to the sun every year.
Sharron Cooks to Chair LGBT Commission
Cooks, a trans advocate, will serve as the commission’s inaugural chair.
And it’s not the first allegation of this type against Apple.
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.
Two losing candidates have reported questionable poll activities.
He highlighted “questionable” Mayor’s Fund expenses.
“It was dumb and insane,” says Upper Darby police superintendent Mike Chitwood.
He represented Ray Rice in that whole fiancée-punching situation.
Hingston: Just in case Congress never gets back to it, I have an idea of my own.
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.
