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.
Mathis: Every fleeing family robs Philadelphia schools of precious resources.
Two gay men were beaten Thursday night.
Video from this morning’s destruction of a 59-year-old building.
A friend of the apparent victims speaks.
Hubert Michael had been scheduled to die on Sept. 22.
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.
Lazor: Peering into the crystal ball for Philly’s newest, furriest celebrities.
Lynching, grinching, penny-pinching: It was another banner week in Philly news.
Fall is kinda here…
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.
