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.
Police have 51-year-old shooter in custody.
In trying to integrate Jahlil Okafor, the Sixers have lost their defensive identity that kept them in games last year. Can they regain that identity?
Panel to decide if he should be suspended during ethics investigation.
The Independence Business Alliance celebrated a successful year during a party last week.
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.
Morning headlines: “Positive train control” might’ve prevented May’s deadly derailment.
Missanelli: A non-committal quarterback and a disgruntled running back top the list of Eagles’ issues.
Kenney is asking “what would Michael do?” And then often doing the opposite.
Weymouth: Why I finally took the home-ownership plunge — and what I learned about myself when I did.
Hingston: In response to a challenge from President Obama, Philly stepped up for homeless vets.
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 Philadelphia 76ers fell to the New York Knicks 107-97, falling to 1-27 on the season despite 20 points from rookie Jahlil Okafor.
SEPTA employees dress up their vehicles in their holiday finest.
They said most of them wanted to convict on all charges.
