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 New Report Shows Precisely How the PPP Program Failed Philly
As Congress and the President spar over a second round of economic stimulus, a look back on where the first round went wrong, courtesy of the City Controller’s office.
If You’re Not Voting in This Election, Yes, I’m Judging You
No, the presidential candidates aren’t ideal, but one of them could literally kill us all.
Here’s When Pa. Will Reach Peak Fall Foliage This Year
Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Forestry reports the southern part of the state will see lovely colors into late October.
You Officially Have One More Week to Register to Vote
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 presidential election is October 19th. Here are the ways you can sign up and make sure you cast a vote.
Science and Religion Have Never Been More at Odds. Can Conshohocken’s Templeton Foundation Bridge the Divide?
It’s shoveled more than a billion and a half dollars at research attempting to reconcile the spiritual and the secular.
When You’re Rowhome Parenting in a Pandemic, Everyone Can Hear You Shouting
Raising kids in the city — and during a pandemic — has ruined any illusion that I’m a flawless mom.
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.
Best Thing This Week: Joe Biden Quotes Doc Rivers
In his stirring speech at Gettysburg, the Democratic nominee evoked what the Sixers’ new coach has said about being Black in America.
If You’re Willing to Pay “Completely Insane” Prices, You Can Go to the Eagles Game
Governor Wolf is permitting stadiums and other venues to allow spectators in limited number. Which means if you’re okay driving to Pittsburgh — and spending a small fortune — you can see Carson Wentz and company live.
“Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia” Is the Stupidest Thing We’ve Rallied Behind in Years
What Trump said during the first presidential debate was horrible. But ugly t-shirts and excessive consumerism as a clap back? Give me a break.
Who Knew That Singing Telegrams Would Be One of COVID’s Big Success Stories?
After a ridiculously busy seven months serenading people from curbs, yards and stoops, West Philly’s Dot Levine prepares to open a franchise more than 2,000 miles away.
The Huge Importance of the Secrecy Envelope for Mail-In Voting
There are two — yes, two — envelopes involved in the mail-in voting process. And the PA Supreme Court has ruled that your vote will be trashed if you don’t use both.
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.
The Year We Won It All: An Oral History of the 1980 Phillies
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Forty years ago this month, an underachieving Phillies team gave a skeptical, down-on-its-luck city something it hadn’t seen in half a century: a World Series championship.
Best Thing This Week: “Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia”
We’ve never been more proud of this city of ours.
I Just Applied For, Received and Cast My Ballot in Philly in Under 20 Minutes
Sounds like Day Two at the satellite election offices went a lot smoother than Day One.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the Return of the Philly Orchestra, Crowdless Concert Halls, and Good Silence
The Philly Orchestra Conductor is set to kick off the ensemble’s new season with a livestreamed performance at the Mann Center on Wednesday night.
