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.
Detectives investigating circumstances surrounding deaths.
Defender plans to file 1,000 more appeals of tainted cases.
Mathis: Those “racy” emails deserve a firm response, from you, and soon.
National gay mag The Advocate says yes.
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.
“First Comes Love,” “The Gran Varones” debuts, Bruce Yelk gets back in the nightlife game, and more.
Says victims were punched, called slurs repeatedly; one required 24 stitches.
This week: Genius school, “That’s not cool,” Wawa fuel—what’s not to love?
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.
