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.
Philly Today: Petition to Expel Villanova Student Juan Eguiguren Jumps 12,000 Signatures in One Day
He recorded video of a Villanova student’s sexual assault in 2022. And he’s scheduled to graduate in May.
Philly Today: SEPTA Buses and Trolleys Shall Now Give You Parking Tickets
Plus, how you — yes, you! — can contribute to a citywide photo exhibit.
Villanova Student Demands Man Who Recorded Her Sexual Assault Not Walk at Graduation
The young woman, who was attacked in a dorm room, is graduating the same day as Juan Eguiguren, who recorded the assault on his phone.
Philly Today: Behold, A (Sorta) New PATCO Station
Plus, those controversial torpedo baseball bats are made right in KOP.
Why On Earth Is This West Philly-Delco Road Still Closed?
It’s been blocked off for more than a month. You can thank a golf course.
Bucks County Man Claims Elon Musk Stiffed Him and Other Donald Trump Canvassers
He’s filed a class-action lawsuit against Musk anonymously out of fears for his personal safety. Good thinking!
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.
Philly Today: Video Emerges of Scary Incident In Fishtown Involving a 13-Year-Old Girl
Police are investigating a series of disturbing interactions between a man and girls and women on the street.
How to Pay for SEPTA? For Starters, Toll the Schuylkill
Looking for low-hanging fruit for funding SEPTA? Here you go, courtesy New York City.
Philly Today: Police Are Looking for a $25,000 Restaurant Bandit
Plus, frustrated Fishtown parents take matters into their own hands.
Alicia Vitarelli Talks Fan Obsessions, Scuba Dresses, and Her Reluctant Main Line Move
Since joining 6ABC in 2010, the unstoppably energetic Villanova alum has become one of the most beloved TV personalities in the city.
Twenty Delco School Workers Charged With Child Abuse
The charges involve 26 children as young as five years old.
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.
Cole Hamels Talks Life, His New Gig With the Phillies, and His Favorite Delco Restaurant
Our 2008 World Series MVP also weighs in on screen time limits and being an Eagles fan in Dallas.
Krasner vs. Dugan: The District Attorney Race That Will Define Philly’s Future
Former Municipal Court judge Pat Dugan thinks he has what it takes to take Larry Krasner down in May’s primary.
Polling the Polls: Who’s Predicting Greatness for the Phillies This Season?
Go Phils! We check in on projections around the league for Opening Day.
A Conshy Company Wants You to Sleep Your Way Across the USA
It sounds like a cool idea. It also sounds a little bit horny.
