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.
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: I Got Yer First Stone Right Here
It all began with a sign at a college football game …
We Chatted With Eagles Fan Rob Dunphy About All Those Philly Tattoos
After shirtless photos of him went viral, we had questions.
Gov. Wolf Is Finally Chill About Legalizing Marijuana
Looks like John Fetterman’s weed tour actually paid off.
With $5 Million Grant, Lenfest Institute Makes Its Largest-Ever Investment In Local News
Lenfest CEO Jim Friedlich and the three recipients on the state of local news in Philly — and what they plan to do with the money.
This Spotted Lanternfly Problem Is About to Get Even More Disgusting
Pennsylvania’s top official battling the invasive pests talks egg sacs, praying mantises, and why napalm is not the answer.
When It Comes to City Contracts in Philly, White Privilege Wins
When a minority-owned city contractor broke lobbying rules last year, it was banned from bidding again. Guess what happened when a white-owned firm did the same thing?
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 Philadelphia Parking Authority Is Cutting Car Owners a Break. For Once.
At first glance, we assumed these flyers were a hoax.
Helen Gym: Philly Should Publicly Disclose Lawsuit Settlements
Philly paid a whopping $48 million to settle legal disputes in the 2019 fiscal year.
It Gritty’s Birthday!!!
To celebrate, here’s a look back at the highlights from year one of the Reign of Gritty.
West Philly Woman Turns Dead Spotted Lanternflies Into Jewelry
“It freaks me out how murder-happy we are with them,” says Candice Jeffries, who sells spotted lanternfly earrings for $28 and up.
Where to Watch Free Philadelphia Orchestra Pop-up Concerts
Philadelphia Orchestra members will perform for free at 32 random locations.
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.
Critics Say Richard Florida’s Ideas Helped Ruin American Cities. Can He Redeem Himself in Philly?
What can the famed urbanist predict about the future of Philly?
Maria Quiñones Sánchez on Her Pet Shih Tzu and Hanging Out in Northeast Philly Bars
The renegade City Council member talks being a workaholic and the unlikely places she gets “a lot of stuff done.”
Philly Is the Best City in America to Be a Celebrity. No, Really.
From Jason Segel to André 3000, we know how to be chill around the famous among us.
