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.
Coard: 29 years later, there is no justice for MOVE’s victims. Inside “Philly’s 9/11.”
Larry Benjamin’s Unbroken takes home gold.
“If it helps disrupt the status quo just a little, then it’s worth your vote.”
Mayor Nutter was on Morning Joe today for the announcement.
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.
Mathis: How do you fight back against the state’s loudest, meanest politician?
Says he continues to oppose merger with Time Warner.
But he’ not the only big-cash candidate.
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.
