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.
“This is an important step forward in Philadelphia’s police-community relations.”
“The best nation on the planet is showing the worst of what it can be.”
Cops say they have 100 previous arrests between them.
The city’s bike share network will add stations in low-income neighborhoods surrounding the park.
The Super Tuesday news conference with Donald Trump went viral.
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 Scoop: Attorney says she wants to “establish dialogue” after gay bashing.
Philly has fifth-highest number of residents living in distressed ZIP codes in the U.S.
The Ancient Eight have spoken, and they’re going for brains over brawn.
Plus: LGBT meetings and conventions are expected to generate $21.9 million.
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.
“To see people’s happy faces under the circumstances? That’s special.”
Police are looking for Sarah Higgins, 29.
Hundreds of children were abused, the report says.
