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.
Wilson Goode, Ed Rendell, and John Street were out to shake hands. It was weird.
On election eve, Trump filled a college basketball stadium.
33,000 attended inside — with thousands more outside.
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 Boss gave the crowd three songs and a strummed civics lesson.
Still don’t know who you’re voting for in local races? Need to find your polling place? We got you.
Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz stifled the 76ers offense, holding the Sixers to 40% shooting from the field and forcing them into 18 turnovers on the night.
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.
They say SEPTA should reimburse riders.
A look at the strike’s winners and losers, and what’s likely to follow.
It was addressed to “America’s White Female Voters.”
