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.
That’s particularly bad news in Philly.
The Scoop: Officials say they have a “flawless” security plan.
Hingston: He carries a big stick. How big do his hands look to you?
There are people who still believe LGBTQ people of color barely exist … and TV might be to blame.
Internal Affairs is looking into the March 9th arrest of a former city social worker.
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.
But he says he still won’t vote to confirm Merrick Garland.
He says he’s going to be The People’s Champion.
Hingston: Some canine history in honor of National Puppy Day.
The 2015-16 budget impasse is over. Just in time for the 2016-17 budget impasse?
The former Sixers was unharmed, he confirmed on Facebook, but 31 people were killed in the terrorist attacks.
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.
McQuade: Why they’re an even better bet after the first two rounds.
In the wake of Flint, legislation to test for and reduce lead in the environment.
Nobody else has come close.
The Scoop: He argues against targeting a single industry for revenues.
