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.
The mosaic was threatened by vibrations from renovation work, according to L&I.
The department’s social media guru clearly knows a thing or two about the game.
Wawa? Rittenhouse? Bok Bar? Pokémon are lurking everywhere.
The hour-long march was led by a white organization calling for greater police accountability.
They’ve penned and signed an open letter denouncing his candidacy.
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.
Wolf won’t sign the bill until the legislature identifies revenue sources for the spending plan.
Seven local pet pros who take canine care to new levels
A guide to the canine good life, Philly-style.
What’s the only thing better than being a member of the one percent? Selling real estate to them.
A city dog owner tells other city dog owners why they (and their pooches) can be so damned insufferable.
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.
Walks around the neighborhood and Frisbee tosses? So boring. Instead, consider these unusual ideas for taking your four-legged friendship to a new (perhaps disturbing) level.
Which do you think will die first — my car or me?
Expert advice on how not to be that dog owner
Scenes From a Night of Protests
Hundreds participated in three separate, largely peaceful marches on Friday evening.
