People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
If Christine Coulter Had Been Photographed Wearing a Swastika, She Would Have Resigned Already
We are far past the point of giving second chances.
Meet the City Council Candidate Endorsed by Elizabeth Warren
Kendra Brooks is running for City Council at-large as a Working Families Party candidate.
Philly’s New Youth Poet Laureate Wants You to Take Young People Seriously
Mia Concepcion, a 17-year-old senior at Science Leadership Academy, on her work and why adults shouldn’t discount the youth perspective.
The Philly Police Athletic League Favors White Kids, Says Latina Who Ran It
Evelyn Cintron claims she was forced into retirement after she tried to fix what she says are major disparities between Police Athletic League locations in different neighborhoods.
How Chestnut Street Loading Zones Can Help Curb Congestion
You’ll start noticing changes on Chestnut Street soon. Here’s what to expect.
How Philly Schools Fared in U.S. News’s 2020 College Rankings
Please don’t read this till you’ve sworn to yourself that you won’t use the results to pressure your already stressed-out children.
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.
The 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs
We crunched the numbers on academic performance and learning environment to bring you the schools at the top of their class.
Here’s What the Feedback on Your Kid’s Report Card Really Means
A local elementary-school teacher translates.
We Polled Philly Teachers About How Much They Like Their Jobs
We asked 100 local teachers to spill on everything from social media to how they’d spend an extra $1,000.
We Interviewed 100 Philly-Area Teachers About What It Takes to Raise Happy, Successful Kids
They had a lot to say.
What If There Was a City Official Whose Only Job Was to Make Philly Better for Kids?
The case for a children’s czar in Philadelphia.
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 Best Thing That Happened This Week: Greater Love Hath No Quarterback
Do you know what Carson Wentz has given up for this team?
Yes, Two Philly Fringe Festivals Just Opened. Confused?
You don’t have to be. Here’s what you need to know.
Wait … City Winery Might Actually Be a Good Concert Venue?
The new venue, set to open at the Fashion District, has booked big-time indie acts like the Mountain Goats and Josh Ritter as part of its first slate of concerts.
Fox 29 Anchor Karen Hepp Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Facebook and Reddit
Think you can just take a woman’s photo and share it however you want? The popular Good Day Philadelphia host is taking on the Wild Wild West that is the Internet.
