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.
Answer a question to see the burlesque queen this Wednesday at Tower Theater.
Miriam Carey Was Unarmed When She Was Killed
Are journalists bored because she wasn’t a terrorist?
Sojourner Ahebee is one of five students honored as a 2013 National Student Poet.
Celebri-gays donned their snazziest threads for the annual fundraiser for William Way.
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.
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.
A new poll shows an upward-shifting opinion.
Hearings on these second-level appeals begin in January.
There is no controversy. Chip Kelly’s system works better with a runner under center.
