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 year and a half ago, I flew down to Largo, Florida, and knocked on Bill Conlin’s door. It was early evening, and I couldn’t […]
John Callahan, a 44-year-old natural salesman turned preternatural politician, looks down at the small plate of tuna crudo on the table. Fork poised, he considers […]
My name is … Tommy Up. My real last name is Updegrove, but it’s really difficult for people to spell for some reason. So to […]
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: New research offers a way of getting rid of Philly.com commenters once and for all.
Now you can watch TV everywhere you go.
McQuade: 12 important scenes from a wild day in Texas.
Tom Corbett has done so, but he’s not the first.
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.
Concentric Energy Advisors will be paid $425,000 to examine the issue.
Frank Fina’s testimony delivered in secret.
Reader Adam Beck shares his picks.
