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.
Screwing up birthdays since the days of Julius Caesar …
The mayor’s proposal would fund his — and the council president’s — priorities.
Plus: Out musician Sam Smith wins an Academy Award.
The incident occurred in South Philadelphia.
Here’s what one California city learned when it shut down streets for a day.
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 before it makes a final decision, SEPTA wants public feedback first.
Writers for “The Big Short” and “Spotlight” win; Kevin Hart grabs spotlight.
Trans actors Rebecca Root and Jake Graf star in the Oscar-nominated film.
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.
PR guru Peter Breslow is packing heat — and he’s not alone.
Mass shootings have a history of spooking Americans into buying guns — and it’s no different here.
What happened when I stopped drinking.
