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.
Clay: Poor people don’t need cheaper soft drinks more than they need pre-K.
He made a deal to escape the death penalty.
Nearly 20 years as Philadelphia’s district attorney apparently weren’t enough.
Pools are eligible for aid under the city’s $500 million Rebuild initiative, but it’s unlikely they’ll all get the funding they need.
The study was released this week
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.
The backstory of the insurgent DA nominee.
A new piece poking fun at the neighborhood’s fishy name just went up on Frankford Ave.
Officials will vote on a 3.5 percent increase Wednesday.
The case has taken a tragic and gruesome turn.
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.
Our pick: LGBTQ Home for Hope’s Community Day.
Samuel Gompers Elementary and George Washington High School join Mayor Kenney’s ongoing initiative.
Nickels: It wouldn’t be led by U-City socialists. It’d be soda tax haters rising up!
The attorney suing her compares her to Leona Helmsley. Ouch.
