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.
“This is not Uganda. This is not Russia. We will not stand for this in our City.”
His name isn’t styled in all caps, like jury summons.
Fiorillo: In Pa., it’s just a regular old crime. Here’s why.
$50 million gift is one of largest ever given to a law school.
Next City’s Diana Lind on how gender can affect the stories that get assigned.
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.
Mayor Nutter’s staff denies accusation.
Meanwhile, Catholic high school releases statement decrying the incident.
Did she go too far?
Kruger: A similar experience I had 10 years ago fueled my own, personal rush to judgment.
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.
