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.
Why, 30 Years Later, the World Still Loves Boyz II Men
In 1991, Cooleyhighharmony, the debut from four sweet-voiced Philly singers, took the pop world by storm. Here’s how the group became — and remained — cultural icons while many of their peers have faded.
This West Philly Doctor Says Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Could Change Your Life
Hannah McLane just opened the region’s first-ever psychedelic-assisted mental health clinic. She’s already treating patients with ketamine and says MDMA and magic mushrooms are coming soon.
Why I’ve Decided to Stop Debating Vaccine-Resistant People
Fear, not misinformation, is why some people around me aren’t getting vaccinated, and no factual counter-argument is going to change that. So I’m going to stop fighting them on it, keep my distance, and leave it to the experts.
The Pandemic Exposed Our Broken Higher-Education System. It’s Also Given Us a Chance to Make Things Better
The chaos of COVID could mean the start of a new era in saner, fairer college admissions. Sometimes it takes a revolution to build a better world.
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.
Expect a Rise in COVID Cases for the Next Month, CHOP Says
Just in time for the start of school, CHOP’s pandemic projection lab says we’re due for a rise in cases. But hospitalizations are the true metric to watch — and it’s still not too late to prepare.
We Told Our Wedding Guests They Had to Be Vaccinated. Here’s What Happened Next
We called every guest and asked about their vaccination status. It led to some painful conversations — and some progress.
This Collector You’ve Never Heard Of Helped Spark the Creation of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Richard Carreño’s new biography of John H. McFadden is simply a ton of fun.
The Preston and Steve Cast on What Got Them Through the Past Year
From Delco barbecue to the best potato soup in Philly to, yes, vodka.
Help Me, Doctor! I’m a Philly Sports Fan
What do you do when a game … isn’t just a game anymore?
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.
New COVID Restrictions Prove That Unvaccinated Lives Matter
Those complaining about personal freedom being suppressed by new COVID rules are ignoring one thing: The very restrictions they loathe are here to keep them alive.
Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Plastic Bag Ban
Get ready for your soon-to-be-plastic-bagless future.
Going to a Philly Concert? You May Have to Bring Your Proof of Vaccination
New requirements are popping up at area music venues.
How Philadelphia Became Pretzel Town, USA
Philly and pretzels? It’s a combo as natural as, um … okay, it’s a little weird. But here’s more than you ever wanted to know about how it came to be!
