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.
The Era of Crowdsourced Hate-Funding?
Francis: The legal defense funds for Darren Wilson and Daniel Holtzclaw are fascinating and alarming.
Rashaad McIntyre goes behind bars with his brother, “King Kobra.”
Who Giorgio on Pine Chef Crystal Fox thinks is yummy.
University wants to raise the quality of life around campus.
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.
Meets Clayton Kershaw, one of her baseball heroes.
Estate of Laporshia Massey says city, district, teachers were negligent.
15-year-old girl was at the wheel in deadly accident.
The NFL’s first openly gay player gets a second chance.
A first look of the Girls star in boy drag.
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.
