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.
Pa. Lawmakers Sided With Pedophiles and Those Who Protect Them
Main Line psychiatrist Liz Goldman, a victim of childhood sexual abuse, has three words for state legislators: “Shame on you.”
Our Beloved Gritty Is Officially One Month Old
And his baby photos are definitely cuter than yours.
6 Takeaways From the New Yorker’s Larry Krasner Profile
The story reveals that the Philly DA was a victim of violent crime a decade ago, among other things.
80,000 Patients Sign Up for Pa.’s Medical Marijuana Program in First Year
Meanwhile, close to half of the registered doctors in the state are in the Philadelphia area.
ThinkFest 2018 Preview: Meek Mill and Michael Rubin
The duo will discuss criminal justice reform at our annual event on November 15th.
Best of Philly Pastry Chef Melissa Weller Leaves Walnut Street Café
Elizabeth Yee, a local young gun, has taken over at the University City all-day cafe.
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.
Has Temple University Lost Its Way?
The university finds itself stumbling from one leadership crisis to the next. Does Temple know what it wants to be?
Go Down for History: Nick Elmi’s Favorite Place
Top Chef winner and restaurateur on why his family has a blast in Old City.
One of Us: Ray Didinger
The Eagles TV analyst and WIP host talks roast pork sandwiches, the most overrated Eagle of all time, and more.
Best Thing This Week: Allen Iverson Gets Paid!
We were getting worried about the little dude, but it turns out he’s just fine.
LGBTQ&A: Vincent Scarfo
We chat with the genderqueer mover and shaker on identity, breaking gender norms, and their incredible new job.
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.
Five Takeaways From the First Year of Vision Zero
Here’s what’s become of the city’s plan to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2030.
This Philly Writer’s Book Is Being Turned Into an FX Horror Series
Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties was published last year.
Bucks County DA Warns of “Unexploded Devices” in the Area
The devices are connected to a bomb investigation that resulted in two arrests in June.
