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.
An obviously fake Ryne Sandberg letter wasn’t fake enough.
Jordan Fraser will screen his short film Changed.
A man allegedly shot his ex-lover and her new beau.
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.
Bache-Martin’s principal is gone, and students have received odd punishments.
Prosecutors: She let more than 300 starve to death.
Will charge more to people who use more Internet.
She has endorsed a slate of candidates in Tuesday’s primary election.
Will add 78,000 feet of gallery space without major exterior change.
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.
