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.
Jerry Mondesire has been suspended from local branch since April .
“What happened is what I would do with anyone who gave me money.”
Our chat with the creator of Ritu Comes Home.
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.
Plus a look at the “darker, more fractured” new season.
It all goes down Monday afternoon at the Union League.
Derrick Sawyer has served 29 years in the department.
Marks: Five “leaders” who could learn from the great Philadelphian’s example.
Check out the Gayborhood bartender in “Gay & Lucky.”
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.
Palan: Stop torturing parishioners with piecemeal closings. Instead, pick one church and one school in each neighborhood … and close the rest.
The city met its newest media power player yesterday as he paid emotional tribute to his late father, Lewis Katz.
It turns out it’s NOT the cocaine that’s keeping you up.
