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 Fairmount Creative Director Filmed This Uplifting Video Tribute to His Neighbors
Jake Krolick wanted to show the world that “there are good things happening as well.”
Philly Coronavirus News: Pennsylvania’s Takeout Cocktails Plan
You’ll be able to get a 64-ounce drink to go. Now that’s one big margarita!
Seth Williams Was Just Released from Federal Prison
Less than three years after a judge sentenced him to five, the disgraced former district attorney is back in Philly at an undisclosed location.
Coronavirus Could Put a $650 Million Hole in Philly’s Budget. Here Are Four Takeaways
A new report from City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart makes one thing clear: Philly is about to have much less money than it expected. What it means for restaurants, retail, tax reform, and the already-contentious relationship between the controller and the Mayor.
Once the Quarantine Is Over, I’m Over These Philly Institutions
In times of adversity, people reveal who they really are. Consider the tone-deaf actions of these institutions during the pandemic.
Thousands Violate Stay-at-Home Order to Watch Dirt-Stupid Fighter Jet Flyover
Plus, Phillies season could open in June at Citizens Bank Park and takeout cocktails may be coming soon.
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.
Wondering About Memorial Day Down the Shore? Here’s What Jersey Towns Are Saying About Reopening
What we know so far about whether beaches will open by May 25th.
It Sounds Like Police Haven’t Handed Out a Single Ticket to Stay-at-Home Violators
But maybe they’re on to something.
Will the COVID-19 Shutdown Have a Lasting Impact on My Cooped-Up Kids?
“Is the coronavirus still here?” “Is the coronavirus here at night?” A child trauma expert helps me answer my toddler’s burning questions and my own.
Stay-at-Home Violators Flagrantly Flock to Rittenhouse Square
According to video from a CBS 3 report, it was very much a Coronavirus? What coronavirus? mentality in Rittenhouse Square on Saturday. But, hey, the weather was lovely.
Tom Wolf’s Leadership Style Was Made for This Moment
He’s infuriated some of his critics on the right, but Pennsylvania’s deliberate, reasonable governor is providing calm in the middle of this storm.
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.
One Month Inside a Philly Hospital on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
An unfiltered look inside the Einstein hospital system as the novel coronavirus swept through the city.
Best Thing: Hey, Colonial Theatre, That’s Really Punny!
Now showing: Films for the social distancing era.
How Philly Is Using the Shutdown As a “Natural Experiment” for Improving Air Quality
Christine Knapp, director of the Office of Sustainability, weighs in on how we can use this time to plan for a better future.
Police Arrest 27-Year-Old Jacqueline McBride for Di Bruno Bros. Spitting Incidents
And it’s not her first run-in with the law.
