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.
Making him the NFL’s first openly gay player.
The Shower-Time Selfie Edition
Video evidence makes it easier to fend off questionable lawsuits.
Federal authorities investigating; the artist has had explosive issues before.
And more gay weekend picks.
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.
Turns out the bakery’s owners are even more conservative than the Koch Brothers.
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.
So says Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
Jarl Mohn expected to bring “nuanced and new ideas” to public radio.
The pairing of nation’s two biggest cable companies even triggers GOP concern.
Marks: Here’s a fix for our fiscal woes — hire Staples management.
