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.
VIDEO: Wildwood Police Release Beach Arrest Body Cam Footage
A series of three videos depicts the arrest of 20-year-old Emily Weinman from the lead officer’s POV.
Philly’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Is Officially Open
Customers flooded Restore Integrative Wellness in Fishtown on Wednesday.
GALAEI’s Interim Executive Director Addresses Transgender Employee Demotions
Fran Cortes has spoken with the GALAEI board about concerns over the downsizing of the nonprofit’s Trans Equity Project.
Was the Sixers GM Using Anonymous Twitter Accounts to Criticize Players?
The team says it has launched an internal investigation into the “serious” allegations raised against Bryan Colangelo.
City To Hold Reopening Celebration for LOVE Park on Wednesday
We asked you to reserve judgements about the park until it’s officially debuted. The time has come.
Wanted: Riders to Test PATCO’s Fare Integration With SEPTA
The Delaware River Port Authority is seeking 50 commuters to troubleshoot the new joint fare system before it (hopefully) launches in August.
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.
Police Investigating Possible Arson at Montco School
Officials believe someone set fire to a shed near the Center School.
Forget Starbucks Training Day: Here’s How We’ll Really Tackle Racial Bias
The coffee giant is hosting sensitivity trainings. This is what it — and all other companies — should be doing instead.
Avoid Parts of Ridge Avenue and Kelly Drive This Week
Some lanes will be closed for repair projects — here’s when.
Wildwood Police Investigating Video of Officer Punching Woman
The video went viral this Memorial Day weekend.
The Badass Days of Boring Bob Casey
He was the U.S. senator nobody noticed. Then came Donald Trump.
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.
Will the Soda Tax Be Jim Kenney’s Waterloo?
There’s a lot riding on the challenge to the levy, including, perhaps, the mayor’s legacy.
Best Thing: Mail Service Is Gonna Stink!
Junk mail? More like skunk mail, amirite?
Gov. Wolf Announces $180M “Resurface PA” Roadwork Initiative
PennDOT is already hard at work repairing potholes and other roadway flaws exacerbated by this past winter’s weather.
