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 Complicated Mystery That Is Danielle Outlaw
Through two tumultuous years, Outlaw — statistically minded, coolly professional, able to speak in perfect sound bites — has perplexed and infuriated a city that expects a crusader as its top cop. Hamstrung by COVID and controversy from day one, can she ever connect with the city—and fix the department she was hired to reform?
Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and Michael Rubin’s Millions Won’t Help the Abbott Elementaries of Our City
The $15 million the celebs pledged to send kids to private schools further chips away at a public-school system we owe it to ourselves, and to “our kids,” to fix.
Yowie’s Shannon Maldonado Is About to Make South Street Hip Again
Philly’s coolest, most enigmatic shop is expanding into a massive new space on one of the city’s most storied stretches.
Q&A: Tori Yorgey, the Badass Philly Expat Hit by a Car During Live TV Broadcast
Only somebody born and bred in this area would possibly react this way.
This Is the Real Reason I’m So Excited About Next Year’s Mayor’s Race
With so many current city officeholders rumored to be candidates, the fight to become the city’s 100th mayor could result in a lot of (much-needed) political turnover.
So Does Elmo Have a Philadelphia Accent? We Asked an Expert
The giveaway? A linguistic term known as “L-vocalization.”
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.
Take a Peek Inside Philadelphia’s Psychedelics Revolution
Tripping’s not just for deadheads anymore: Philly parents — and lots of other people — are learning that the secret to health, happiness and healing might just come from some formerly far-out drugs.
Pa. Could Legalize Medical Psychedelics More Quickly Than it Did Marijuana
Two lawmakers from the Philly ’burbs and a lawyer from Lower Merion are leading the push to legalize medical psychedelics in the state.
An Anonymous Philly Mom Opens Up About Microdosing THC
It’s not just for psychedelics. Some moms are turning toward small doses of the compounds found in marijuana to get through the day.
Fired Springside Chestnut Hill Teacher’s Victims Included His Own Students, Feds Now Say
More disturbing details emerge in the case of Andrew Wolf, who remains in custody awaiting trial on child pornography charges.
After Nearly Two Years, the Arden (Finally) Reopens
While other theaters have already mounted ambitious productions, the Old City mainstay had to wait till 2022 for its post-COVID comeback.
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 Main Line’s Latest NIMBY Scourge: Old People
Gladwyne residents are hyperventilating over a brand-new luxury senior living facility that sleeps just eight.
This ABC Comedy About the Sad State of Philly Schools Is Taking the TV World by Storm
Philly’s own Quinta Brunson has a big hit on her hands with Abbott Elementary, which is drawing comparisons to The Office.
These 4 Big Political Questions Will Loom Over Philly in 2022
From indictments to contested races, last year provided more questions than answers about the future of several notable Philly politicians and coalitions.
City Devastated by Deadly Residential Fire That Killed 12
Here’s what we know and what you can do.
