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.
“Jazz flute is for little fairy boys.”
And a reminder: Selling PGW might solve that problem.
Lawyers claim innocence.
Police say a stray bullet killed Aisha Rhaman.
It’s the second such incident in recent weeks.
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.
Will smokers leave the city to buy tobacco in the suburbs?
She’s donating her Little League World Series jersey to Cooperstown.
Mathis: A hate crimes bill is unlikely to pass in Harrisburg.
Senate approves, 39-11. Bill goes to Gov. Corbett, who says he’ll sign it.
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.
Fortune Feimster at Helium, One of the Guys finale, the First QOTA of fall, and more.
The District Attorney releases names.
Aisha Abdur Rhaman, the victim, was a 10th-grade student.
Feelings are raw about Kate Taylor’s return to campus.
