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.
From 1992 to 2018: The Year of the Woman, Redux
This time around, can female representation be more than a fad?
Best Thing: The Thai Cave Rescue
A world desperate for good news gets some. For once.
Wawa Takes Steps to Address Cyclists’ Bike Lane Concerns
The company is asking customers not to park in the bike lane near its store.
Philly Developer Stabbed, Killed in Center City
The Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the death of Sean Schellenger.
Build-A-Bear Just Caused the Worst Black Friday Ever
The store’s “Pay Your Age Day” promotion spiraled out of control.
The Dedicated Sailors (and … Jet-Skiers?) on Philly’s Rivers
Meet the members of Liberty Sailing Club.
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.
Environmentalists: Kensington Fire Was “Preventable”
The site of the blaze had been cited for numerous L&I violations.
Man Fleeing Traffic Stop Dies After Jumping Into Wissahickon
Police say he was wanted in New Jersey for resisting arrest.
Villanova Campus Minister Charged in Child Porn Case
The feds raided Tim O’Connell’s Drexel Hill home on Tuesday.
Get Free Snow Cones (and Slurpees!) on Wednesday
They’re courtesy of Center City SIPS and 7-Eleven.
Firefighters Calm Massive Blaze in Kensington
Smoke was still rising from the site of the fire on Wednesday morning.
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.
Cyclists to Wawa: Get Your Delivery Trucks Out of Bike Lane
Protesters formed a human wall to call attention to the lane’s condition — and frequent blockages.
Wolf Raises Minimum Wage for State Employees
Starting this month, state employees will make a minimum of $12 an hour.
From Sex Offender to CEO of Recovery Homes for Women
Meet Dan Feola, who founded two residential centers less than a year after pleading guilty in a child molestation case.
Philadelphia Board of Education Holds First Meeting
Members selected former SRC chair Joyce Wilkerson as president.
