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.
Will the country’s largest Amish community swing Pennsylvania for Trump?
Police say the parents “gifted” him their daughters.
For three glorious weeks a year, my father went insane.
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.
Life in the shadow of a deadbeat grandfather.
A man of few words, my father finally found some.
When Benny Martinez talks, he ruins lives — including his own.
A Moment for Philly Dads
Why dads? The easy answer: because it’s June, and in June, we celebrate fatherhood.
How many ways can a father’s passions affect his daughter? Let me count them.
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.
Integrity, respect and the perfect martini: Famous Philadelphians on life’s biggest lessons.
Lunch at a diner counter used to be a Center City tradition. Now, there are only a few left.
It happened last weekend.
Johnson: Why protecting marginalized communities and sanctuary spaces is more crucial than ever.
