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 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.
“To see people’s happy faces under the circumstances? That’s special.”
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.
Police are looking for Sarah Higgins, 29.
Hundreds of children were abused, the report says.
Snow’s in the forecast, but this was still a pretty balmy season.
The Scoop: Critic says proposed three-cent tax is “the highest rate that has ever been proposed in the world.”
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.
The Sixers have struggled to defend since the All-Star break. Why? We take a look at what’s behind the Sixers’ defensive miscues.
We asked Christie biographer Matt Katz what the heck is going on.
The outlook for Villanova, St. Joe’s and Temple.
Screwing up birthdays since the days of Julius Caesar …
