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.
Elizabeth Banks, David Schwimmer, Dean Norris, Nancy Pelosi and more.
Jill Stein, Cornel West speak to supporters at underpass.
Plus: Wasserman Schultz can’t even go to Del Frisco’s without getting booed.
BSL riders fare better than shuttle bus patrons at the DNC.
A hookah bar? A Chinese restaurant in West Philly?
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.
Plus: Activists are planning a peaceful blockade against Westboro.
They have a point, too. But we can still mock them for whining.
Here’s what you might have missed, plus what to look out for today.
Concerns about violence and decent-paying jobs were the main topic of conversation Monday 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.
Sanders supporters rallied all over the city Monday. Sanders encouraged them to vote for Clinton.
If all goes according to plan, protesters won’t face any charges this week for disorderly conduct—thanks to a new city law.
It’s in effect until 11:15 tonight. Perhaps the apocalypse is, indeed, nigh.
