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.
At ThinkFest, the Penn researcher says Philly can lead the gene therapy revolution.
A panel debated how to make the redevelopment of Philly neighborhoods more equitable.
At ThinkFest, Friday Night Lights author offers wide array of profanity-laden opinions.
Two kids have recanted their stories; they will not face charges.
The SRC member and longtime nonprofit exec challenged liberal orthodoxies on helping homeless families and the poor.
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 joint venture with the Wells Fargo Foundation is later this month.
Dwight Evans, Alba Martinez, Otis Hackney, Jerry Sweeney and a whole lot more.
But owner says he has “no interest” in making the sale.
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.
He says Williams shouldn’t have prosecuted African American politicians.
Mayor touted a decrease in in-school arrests, announced December summit.
That’s the goal of its new marketing campaign.
