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.
New Jersey AFL-CIO complains that state dollars are going to GOP donors.
Gay Philly played 52 stories above ground!
McQuade: No, Fishtown isn’t becoming “Northern Liberties II.” But …
Josh is about to tie the knot!
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.
Pharmaceutical companies are among the bill’s biggest opposition.
New standards approved with the Ray Rice case still in the news.
Resolution would’ve asked state to return Philly schools to local control.
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.
The 48-year-old teacher died this afternoon.
“They’re everywhere, they love us, and I want them to get the hell away from me.”
Edie and Thea, A Single Man and more.
