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.
Tells Newspaper Guild he’s committed to two papers in Philadelphia.
Promised hike disappeared when giant deficit appeared.
Mathis: Her job requires politics and policing. The evidence says she can’t do both.
Lots of people say they have it easy, but being a top is hard work. Think of all that hip action—at top speed and (if […]
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.
Ridership up 40-59 percent. Now if passengers could just board more quickly.
The Methodist Church lets the pro-gay pastor return to the pulpit.
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.
