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.
Feminist Writer Rebecca Traister on Politics in Philly
Traister will discuss her book Good and Mad at the Penn Book Center on Saturday.
Marines Testify About the “Antifa Mob” They Say Attacked Them in Philly
“I could have died that day,” one of the Marines told the court on Thursday morning.
This Philly Student’s Magazine Is the Antidote to Cosmo
We caught up with Aubrey Fink to learn more about The Bridge.
Here’s All the Fancy New Stuff at the Giant Wawa
A bakery. Kombucha on tap. Small-batch coffee. And much more.
What It’s Like to Work at Wawa, According to an Anonymous Employee
The longtime Wawa worker tells us about bloody in-store fights, idiotic customers, and the one sandwich you should never, ever order.
30th Street SEPTA Station to Get Major Overhaul
Improvements will help blend the stop with the forthcoming Schuylkill Yards.
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.
We Asked Philly Musicians and Comedians to Write Wawa New Theme Songs
Here is their best work. Naturally, a parody of “Eye of the Tiger” could not be avoided.
Trans Activists Criticize Mazzoni Over Diminished Role in Wellness Conference
Trans and gender-nonconforming members of the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference committee say that the nonprofit has given control of the event’s programming to cisgender management staff.
First Day of School in Philly Could Be After Labor Day in 2019
After this year’s heat closures, the school board will vote on a 2019–20 calendar this week.
Here’s All of Our Wawa Week Coverage in One Place
From a staunch defense of the meatball sandwiches to some incredibly fun new Wawa theme songs written by Philadelphians.
Best Thing This Week: Street Sweeping Is Coming Back! (Maybe)
The city has tentative plans to start a pilot program this spring. Hooray!
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.
Wawa’s New Secret Menu Is “Mint-er Wonderland” Themed
And you’ll find lots of peppermint-flavored goodness inside.
City Council Passes “Fair Workweek” Legislation
They also passed a bill that bumps the minimum wage for city employees to $15 an hour.
Philly Could Launch Street Sweeping Pilot Program Next Year
Here’s what we know so far about its possible return.
