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.
Philadelphia beats out cities like Chicago and Portland.
The Pulitzer-winning journalist, author of Friday Night Lights tells us about his new, less angry life.
Recipes from locals and the winner
Eight changes we need to demand right now to save Philly’s schools
Andy Karl, star of the new stage musical Rocky, steps into Stallone’s gloves.
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.
When you live in the city, making new friends is as easy as opening the door. But in the burbs…
Our guide to 15 of the best places to grab a cup of coffee in Philadelphia.
The baby-faced phenom has given 76ers fans hope. It’s just the way his parents planned it.
The meeting is lore, now: a story about a table for two that likely caused all South Jersey to wobble, ever so slightly, on its […]
With Laurel, Nicholas Elmi slips the chains that have bound him and goes his own way.
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.
Manicured-nail-biting pressure. Heated debates over lemon zest. Padma Lakshmi. The 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off had it all, including six local finalists vying for a $1 million grand prize.
Jerry’s Bar offers a change of pace—and place—for chef Marshall Green.
Sen. Steve Sweeney says it’ll happen if Chris Christie doesn’t keep budget promise.
