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.
A local organization is taking the lead.
Mathis: It’s long past time to start.
But birth parents have until end of 2016 to redact their info.
Opponents say they believe rates will rise more quickly.
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.
Hingston: You can’t escape Flo, Jan and Lily, so you may as well pick sides.
Can this group take the newspapers into the future?
Two friends of the Phillies catcher were saved after their boat capsized.
We weren’t that impressed.
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.
