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.
Mayor Kenney Is Backed Into One Hell of a Corner Over the Parkway Encampment
What is going to happen when the city goes in to remove the encampment — or, as the judge put it, “terminate” the encampment — while journalists and citizens with their cell phone cameras stand by?
State Rep Chris Rabb Wants to Give $65,000 a Year to People Who Are Wrongfully Convicted
The Northwest Philly legislator is introducing a bill that would pay ex-prisoners an annual stipend for each year they wrongly served in prison. Currently they receive nothing.
A Lesson in Forgiveness from the Woman Who Was Punched in a Philly Church on Sunday
“I hope that she learns to love the Lord and maybe even come back to Mass someday and is respectful,” Sarah Contrucci told Action News. The puncher isn’t currently facing any charges.
Prominent Pennsylvania Republicans Join Growing List of GOP Biden Supporters
Plus, there’s not much good news in Philly’s crime stats these days, but we did find some.
FactCheck.org’s Kathleen Hall Jamieson on the Golden Age of Misinformation
In a year featuring both a presidential election and a pandemic, getting your facts straight has never been more important.
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.
Fresh Air Host Terry Gross on Her Hardest Interviews and Her Secret Twitter Account
Catching up with the NPR icon as she celebrates 45 years on Philly public radio.
Best Thing This Week: It’s BLT Season!
The tomatoes are ripe and fresh from the garden. We wait all year long for this.
Mayor Kenney Claims 200 Sanitation Workers Are Out Sick Daily. Union Head Calls B.S.
“We have employees who are working 30 plus days straight, 12 hours a day,” says the head of the sanitation union, who insists that the mayor’s number is inflated. “I’m amazed no one including the mayor speaks about that.”
Face Shields, Sneeze Guards and a Ban on Groups: Indoor Dining Returns to Philly On September 8th
“I beg you to follow the rules,” Mayor Jim Kenney pleaded with restaurants and customers on Thursday.
Power Home Remodeling CEO Asher Raphael on Why Perma-Work-From-Home Is a Big Mistake
Might want to read this before splurging on that ergonomic home-office chair you’ve been eyeing.
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.
Parents, Teachers and Activists Want to Rename These Philly Schools
Should Benjamin Franklin High School become Malcolm X High School? And what do we do with the Andrew Jackson School?
Judge Fines Idiotic South Jersey Gym More Than $130,000 for Refusing to Observe COVID Shutdown
But, hey, the gym’s legal defense GoFundMe is about to hit $300,000. So there’s that.
A Philly Postal Worker Union Head on New Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Trump’s War on the USPS
Nick Casselli shares a bit of the turmoil inside the post office under new leadership.
Meet the Philly-Area Restaurant Owner Who Spoke at DNC Day One
“I’ve never been so nervous in my life,” says Swarthmore restaurateur Scott Richardson, who regrets voting for Trump in 2016. “I didn’t do as badly as I thought I did.”
