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.
Pennsylvania to Get a School-Safety Task Force
The group’s creation comes a month after the Parkland shooting.
Here’s Why We Didn’t Walk Out of School Yesterday
A brother and sister from suburban Philadelphia explain why the national school walkout wasn’t for them.
City Council to Explore Medical Marijuana Workplace Guidelines
“Health issues ought not to be criminalized,” said Councilwoman Helen Gym.
Report: Amazon Scouts Recently Checked Out Philly
We were waiting (hoping?) for the e-commerce giant to come calling.
DA Krasner: Sure, I’m Cool With Releasing Meek Mill
The district attorney is “unopposed” to the rapper’s release on bail.
PHOTOS: Students Flood Philly Streets for National School Walkout
They took over Broad Street and City Hall on Wednesday to protest gun violence.
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.
Bucks District Promises “Consequences” Over Protest, 100 Walk Out Anyway
The superintendent of Council Rock School District would have preferred that kids stay inside.
Philly Celebs, Social Justice Advocates Rally Behind Meek Mill
The rapper’s mom begged DA Larry Krasner to free her incarcerated son.
Darrell Clarke: I Don’t Support Temple’s Football Stadium Proposal
The school will need the City Council president’s approval for the facility.
What to Know About the Walkout to End Gun Violence
Students will leave their classrooms at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
These Students Are Done With Your Guns, America
Here’s what they have to say about gun culture, school shootings, and Wednesday’s national school walkout.
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.
UPDATE: Penn Law Dean Relieves Controversial Professor of Some Teaching Duties
Amy Wax will no longer teach mandatory courses to first-year students.
Drag Performer’s Nazi-Inspired Costume at ICandy Gig Sparks Controversy
Satine Harlow says “I stand by what I did” after performing in a swastika-emblazoned windbreaker and an SS cap.
Eagles Cut Beloved Tight End Brent Celek
With 11 seasons in midnight green, he was Philly’s longest-tenured athlete.
Brady: I’ll Propose a Bill to Help Family in Sanctuary in Philly
The congressman wants to send a message to ICE.
